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Unity Group Play Ball! Files Federal Lawsuit on Revaluation Page 3 The Beach Bar’s Allan MacPhee Apologizes for Tax Fraud Case Page 5 Opposition Threatened St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat The Antilles School Hurricanes score their third run on a passed ball against the St. Thomas All Stars during Reparations the second inning of the championship game of the 12th annual Ruby Rutnik Memorial Softball Tournament on Sunday afternoon, April 6. The tournament featured teams from St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John and Tortola. Discussion Page 6 Pick-up Truck New Education Accident on Commissioner South Shore Road Terry Seeking Public Input This white 4x4 Chevy pick-up truck Page 12 was traveling southbound on South Shore Road when it ran off the road Gaylord Sprauve and rolled over in Guinea Gut just past Guinea Grove Apartments across from Urges Talks with the Westin Resort on Friday night, April 4. The driver was transported to Myrah U.S. Congress on Keating Smith Community Health Land for School Center. St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat Page 8

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Local Chamber Chapter Meeting April 15 St. John Tradewinds There will be a St. John Chapter of the St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Ursula’s multipurpose center in Cruz Bay. Chamber mem- bers, potential members and interested parties are invited to attend. The meeting will end promptly at 6:30 p.m. St. John Singers Spring Concert April 13 St. John Tradewinds The St. John Singers will present their annual spring concert at Emmaus Moravian Church on Sunday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. The featured guest artist is Lawrence O. “Larry” Benjamin, the former director of the Caribbean Chorale and the National Guard Band. A baritone known for his rich and steady voice, Benjamin will sing “The Lord’s Prayer” and several other solos as well as conduct the choir on one of his original compositions, an arrange- ment of the text of the 23rd Psalm. It’s appropriate that Benjamin should perform in Coral Bay, ex- plained choir director John Cahill. “He has family there,” said Cahill. “He used to play there when he was young. Guy Benjamin is his godfather.” The choir will perform spirituals, folksongs and selections by St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat American composers, including Norman Dello Joio and Leonard Bernstein. The island’s senior citizens are thrilled to soon have a new permanent home for their Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students and will be avail- able at the door. senior center at the George Simmonds Terrace, above. JFLI Anniversary Celebration Is April 19 St. John Tradewinds Come celebrate the 12th anniversary of the John’s Folly Learn- Senior Center Now Slated To Open in April ing Institute on Saturday, April 19, at the learing center. Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen will be the guest speaker and, as By Andrea Milam always, no one will go away hungry. See you there! St. John Tradewinds A new gathering place and activities center which “It is moving forward and the Historical Society To Host Potluck Dinner was originally promised to island seniors by the end hope is to open it as soon as of February is now scheduled to open this month at at Season’s Final Meeting on April 19 the George Simmonds Terrace housing community. possible.” — Julia Watthey, St. John Tradewinds The approximately 36 seniors who attended weekly Government House spokesperson activities were displaced from their Calabash Boom Residents are invited to the St. John Historical Society’s potluck supper on Saturday, April 19, at the Bethany Moravian Church at V.I. Department of Human Services (DHS) Senior “The senior citizens are Center more than a year ago due to Reliance Housing 5 p.m. Come hear about the island’s past from society historian Foundation’s construction of affordable housing. thrilled to get their own place Elroy Sprauve and a number of St. John elders and culture bear- The new senior center at George Simmonds Terrace again.” ers, and learn of Virgin Islands Carnival traditions from professor in Estate Adrian is undergoing “cosmetic mainte- — Jean Greaux, Robert Nicholls. This is the society’s final meeting of the season. Government House spokesperson nance,” according to Government House spokesper- Nicholls, of the University of the Virgin Islands, will present a son Julia Watthey, including cleaning, exterminating, slide show on Masquerade and Carnival Traditions in the Virgin painting and furnishing. take field trips to cultural events, and DHS provides Islands at 6:30 p.m. following a short business meeting, where “It is moving forward and the hope is to open it as lunch and arranges transportation. Senior activities members will vote on the society’s slate of officers and directors soon as possible,” said Watthey. have been temporarily housed at the John’s Folly for the coming year. Governor John deJongh announced in his January Learning Institute and DHS multi-purpose build- Nicholls is a cultural anthropologist who has studied both West State of the Territory Address that a lease was signed ing in Cruz Bay, according to Government House Indian and African traditions of music, dance and masquerade for between the V.I. Housing Authority and DHS for the spokesperson Jean Greaux. many years. He is the author of Old Time Masquerading in the new facility. Activities at the center will focus on arts “The senior citizens are thrilled to get their own U.S. Virgin Islands, published by the V.I. Humanities Council, and crafts, cooking and recreation. The seniors also place again,” said Greaux. and Remarkable Big Trees of the Virgin Islands. Guests are asked to bring a potluck dish, but no alcohol. SJHS will provide drinks, plates and utensils. Everyone is welcome. Public Input To Be Gathered at Constitutional Convention Forums St. John Tradewinds Informational public forums led by St. John residents Paul Devine and Ronnie Jones are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Julius E. Sprauve School on April 24, May 29, June 27 and July 17. The forums are intended to gather public input and to provide updates on what is happening with the Fifth Constitutional Convention. All input will be sent to Constitutional Convention delegates. St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 3 V.I. Unity Day Files Suit Against Government Over Property Revaluations By Jaime Elliott The lawsuit filed last week by probably more so on St. John than of the United States,” according to rates for timeshare units which, ac- St. John Tradewinds St. Thomas based Attorney James any other island,” said Derr. “You the suit. cording to the suit, are four times After months of worried talk and Derr — which names the govern- see some properties being taxed BearingPoint used different for- the rate applied to other residential tense review of the court mandated ment of the Virgin Islands and V.I. at wildly different rates and some mulas and base amounts for each properties. This is another viola- territory-wide property tax revalu- Tax Assessor Roy Martin in his properties not being taxed at all.” of the islands in the territory, plain- tion of the equal protection clause ation program, the V.I. Unity Day official capacity as defendants — The suit questions Bearing- tiffs allege in the suit. of the Fourteenth Amendment of Group filed suit in U.S. District alleges that BearingPoint did not Point’s computer model used to Similar Properties Assigned the U.S. Constitution. Court against the V.I. govern- conduct a fair revaluation. generate the values, alleging the Different Values Since BearingPoint has refused ment on behalf of all taxpayers on Numerous Properties model was not properly designed, Plaintiffs allege some proper- to reveal details of its computer Wednesday, April 2. Not Assessed calibrated, tested, or confirmed by ties on St. John with single-family model, it remains uncertain if an Property tax rates have been Plaintiffs list a number of is- International Association of As- rental units are classified as com- entire new revaluation is needed, frozen at the 1998 rate since 2003 sues with BearingPoint’s revalu- sessing Officers as required by the mercial, while others are classi- or if the current flawed system can when a federal judge ruled the ation from numerous properties court mandate. fied as residential as are similar be fixed, Derr explained. government was assessing values not even being assessed or taxed, Violation of U.S. Constitution properties with rental units on St. “We don’t know if the work that illegally. to poorly trained data collectors Property values are so incor- Thomas and St. Croix. BearingPoint did is capable of be- At that time the District Court which resulted in information be- rect the plaintiffs allege their U.S. Having similar properties with ing fixed or not,” said Derr. “They ordered the V.I. government to ing collected in a “haphazard, in- Constitutional rights have been starkly differing values adds up are refusing to give out the infor- revaluate every commercial and consistent and arbitrary manner.” violated. to a violation of equal protection mation on their raw data. So until residential property throughout the Other properties were described “The methods used in assess- under law as spelled out in the the we get someone who knows what territory and create a new taxation and classified incorrectly and sim- ing the value of real property in Fourteenth Amendment to U.S. they are doing to look at that, we system. Stateside based consul- ilar properties with similar values the Virgin Islands are so flawed Constitution, according to the law- just don’t know.” tant BearingPoint was contracted were assessed at drastically differ- and fundamentally erroneous as suit. Representing All Taxpayers by the government to conduct the ent amounts, according to the suit. to constitute a violation of the Due “As a result of this arbitrary and Since the V.I. Code allows for revaluation program, which it has “There are wild and inexplicable Process clause of the Fourteenth discriminatory classification of any taxpayer in the Virgin Islands been doing for the past two years. discrepancies in these revaluations, Amendment to the Constitution properties, certain high-end prop- to maintain an action for all tax- erties on St. John are taxed at a payers, the suit basically covers rate approximately twice that of all taxpaying residents of the ter- Senate Committee Hears from St. John other similar types of properties ritory. elsewhere in the Virgin Islands,” “It’s like a super class action Youth Representatives on Recreation Issues according to the suit. suit without having all of the class All the plaintiffs are looking for certifications,” said Derr. “You get By Andrea Milam is a fair taxation system, which all of the benefits with none of the St. John Tradewinds doesn’t arbitrarily set values, ex- disadvantages.” Love City youth had the ear of the V.I. plained Derr. Residents who agree with allega- Legislature’s Committee on Housing, Sports and Seeking Fair System tions and want to join the suit have Veterans Affairs for more than four hours at a “What they are trying to get out two options, the attorney added. Thursday evening, April 3, hearing at the St. John of this is a system for assessing “People who want to can sit back Legislature building. properties that ends up being fair and see what happens or they can The St. John Commission on Youth — working and accurate,” said the attorney. go ahead and file their own action in conjunction with St. John Administrator Leona “That is certainly not the case with and we would ask U.S. District Smith — discussed the poor conditions of several the one they are trying to put in Court Judge (Curtis) Gomez to of the island’s recreational facilities, and presented place.” consolidate all of the cases,” Derr their video, “St. John From the Perspective of Our St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Andrea Milam The suit also alleges illegal tax said. Youth.” Several community members also testified regard- Residents of all ages attended last ing the deteriorating Pine Peace basketball court, week’s senate committee meeting. ball fields and V.I. Department of Housing, Parks ‘08 Rain INDEX Business Directory ...... 23 and Recreation building in Cruz Bay. The commit- Data Church Schedules ...... 24 tee meeting was called on St. John as a direct result children. Classified Ads ...... 27 of St. John Commission on Youth Chairman Paul “When I was growing up, I used the same facili- Crisis Center Connection ...21 Devine’s request, according to the legislative com- ties we’re using right now,” said Elroy Hill. “These at Trunk Bay Crossword Puzzler ...... 24 mittee’s chair, Senator Celestino White. problems have been going on for years. This didn’t Ferry Schedules ...... 24 “The committee was extremely anxious to make happen yesterday.” March Rainfall Horoscopes...... 25 this meeting a reality,” said White. Ronnie Jones, who left island for 23 years and Letters ...... 18-19 1.45 Inches Send Youth Different Message returned just a few years ago, admitted that Love Obituaries ...... 20 The adult members of the Youth Commission City has problems when it comes to recreational Average March Police Log ...... 25 testified to the character of the commission’s youth facilities, and encouraged senators to help make Real Estate ...... 28-31 members. Lydia Jetson urged senators to listen to today’s youth feel proud of where they come Rainfall Rhythm & Views ...... 10 Wha’s Happ’nin’ ...... 4 from. what the teenagers had to say, and expressed her 1.57 Inches wishes for a continued dialogue. Where Are the Villagers? Love City youth have told Bonny Corbeil the Myrtle Barry, who owns the E&C Service Station Next deadline government doesn’t do a thing for them, she overlooking the Pine Peace basketball court, told Total YTD Rainfall Thursday, April 10 explained. senators that as soon as it begins to rain, the chil- “We have to send them a different message,” said dren must end their basketball game and they have 7.04 Inches News line Corbeil. “These kids have incredible awareness nowhere to go. and leadership abilities.” “Children want sports,” said Barry. “It’s a very Average YTD 340-776-6496 Several community members testified regarding healthy thing for them to do. But there is no indoor Rainfall the lack of change they’ve seen in the island’s sports facility, and the devil has work for idle E-mail Continued on Page 26 7.51 Inches recreational facilities from the time they were [email protected] 4 St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 Minor Arrested on Numerous Charges La Lee Art Stemming From Two Separate Incidents a fine art gallery By Andrea Milam edly forcefully pulled a 12-year- a friendly game and having a St. John Tradewinds old boy from the Bellevue afford- water balloon fight with the - vic V.I. Police Department offi- able housing community into their tim and his friends, while the cers took into custody on March truck, threw him into a garbage victim claimed he was dragged 25 a 16-year-old boy, charging bin and held a knife to his neck. into the truck, and his mouth was him with a slew of crimes stem- The second incident was on covered by Liburd’s hand as he ming from two separate incidents. February 10, when the 16-year- screamed for help. The minor, whose name was not old and several other minors In his affidavit, the victim said released by the VIPD because he assaulted an intoxicated man in he was thrown into a garbage bin is a juvenile, was charged with the early morning hours near the and a knife was held to his neck first degree robbery, first degree Lumberyard and stole the man’s during the attack, and he claimed assault, grand larceny, possession bag of personal items. one of the defendants fired a shot- of stolen property, intimidation, Liburd, Simon and Pitman gun into the air. The defendants’ aiding and abetting and kidnap- appeared before V.I. Superior stories varied from one another, ping. Court Judge Leon Kendall in Feb- according to published reports. The 16-year-old was allegedly ruary in the kidnapping case, and Three minors have already been involved in two crimes. The first all three — none of whom had a arrested in the second incident incident was on June 20, 2007, criminal record — were released on February 10, when the group Weekly Showings when he and another minor, along on their own recognizance. allegedly assaulted an intoxicated The Westin Resort: with Leonard Liburd, Gregson The defendants in the case man walking in the area of the Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 5 to 9 p.m. Simon and Donahue Pitman alleg- told Kendall they were playing Lumberyard, breaking his nose. The Ritz Carlton Great Bay Lounge: Saturdays and Sundays, 6 to 9 p.m. www.laleeart.com Bordeaux Villas Group Dwelling Permit Approval Expected “Shortly” By Jaime Elliott 2 and not subject to the approval the Bordeaux project because St. John Tradewinds of the St. John Coastal Zone Man- there are so many loopholes,” Department of Planning and agement Committee, was initially Mills-Bocachica said at the meet- Natural Resources officials are given the green light in October ing. close to issuing a group dwelling 2007, when DPNR’s Division of The planning director, however, permit for a controversial pro- Comprehensive and Coastal Zone said she would hold off on the ap- posed Bordeaux Mountain condo- Planning director Wanda Mills- proval until the special conditions minium project. Bocachica confirmed the project’s were hammered out to everyone’s Property owners Scott Hum- imminent approval. satisfaction. phrey and Eric Munson, rep- Almost six months later, DPNR “I’m not going to approve it un- resented by project architect officials and the developers are til I’m satisfied,” said Mills-Bo- Michael Milne of Barefoot Ar- still negotiating a list of special cachica. “Until they get it right, chitects Inc., requested a group conditions which were to be at- we’re not approving it.” dwelling permit to construct 16 tached to the approved group It looks like the developers are four-bedroom units in four clus- dwelling permit. getting close to getting it “right,” ters of four attached buildings, a At a Senator at Large Carmen according to DPNR spokesperson gym and pool on about five acres Wesselhoft-sponsored Town Hall Jamal Nielsen. of land on Bordeaux overlooking meeting on March 26, Mills-Bo- “They have resumed talks and Coral Bay. cachica again confirmed the - up are finalizing an agreement now,” The proposed development, coming approval of the permit. Nielsen said. “We’re expecting an which is located in the island’s Tier “We are going to proceed with agreement shortly.”

Wha’s Happ’nin’ by Sis Frank

St. John Tradewinds Hendricks has passed; Kate Norfleet’s mother has Where is “Why Transfer Day, Anyway?” also gone. No sign yet of this book written by Anecia Congrats to Julia Hogroian Sewer and illustrated by Karen Samuel. I look St. Johnian Antilles School student was the forward to reading this publication by these gifted top finisher in the annual territorial Math Counts St. Johnians! and now advances to the national competition in Deepest Sympathy to Families Denver in May! Who Have Lost a Loved One Another ADDY Winner When someone passes on St. John, it touches I only mentioned MaLinda Media and Kate everyone. Miss Nancy Gotwalt, a pillar of our Norfleet, but forgot Eloise Anderson and Bill HAVE a news tip? Call or e-mail us! Lutheran Church, has lost her mother; Sonny, Stelzer of Red Sunset Publishing LLC and their e-mail: [email protected] or call 340-776-6496 Miss Lillian Smith’s son, has gone; Miss Dorothy staff. Big congratulations! St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 5

Friends of V.I. National Park Beach Bar Owner Allan MacPhee To Host Earth Day 2008 Events St. John Tradewinds landscaping with native plants, Apologizes in Ad For Tax Fraud Friends of Virgin Islands participate in simulated arche- National Park is excited to ology digs, and much more! By Andrea Milam host Earth Day 2008, which There will be live music and St. John Tradewinds will kick off with a presenta- snacks and goodies for kids. The Beach Bar owner Allan tion based on Al Gore’s slide All St. John schools have MacPhee formally apologized for show on climate change and been invited to attend. his crimes of tax evasion and updated from his documentary, The Earth Day Fair will be structuring deposits in a legal “An Inconvenient Truth.” followed by beach and trail notice which ran twice last week The slideshow will be pre- cleanups on Saturday and Sun- in The Virgin Islands Daily News. sented by Kent Taylor, a volun- day, April 19 and 20. Partici- The local businessman pled guilty teer trained by Al Gore and The pants of the Friends’ Adopt-A- in October 2007 to four counts of Climate Project, at St. John Beach/Trail program are asked a 20-count indictment charging School of the Arts on Friday, to remove debris from their ad- him with filing false tax returns April 11, at 7 p.m. opted beach/trail as part of an and structuring. Earth Day celebrations will island-wide cleanup. It was unclear whether the pub- continue with the Friends’ an- The Adopt-A-Beach/Trail lic apology was required as part nual Earth Day Environmental program encourages volunteer of MacPhee’s plea agreement or Fair on Tuesday, April 15, from groups to adopt a site and be- would affect his sentencing, and taxes than he should have during hundreds of thousands of dollars 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the V.I. come responsible for keeping as of press time, the Department the five year period. MacPhee in property to the government,” National Park Ball Field in it clean. Anyone interested in of Justice (DOJ) did not return pled guilty to one count of income MacPhee said in last week’s pub- Cruz Bay. This event is free adopting a beach/trail or joining phone calls seeking more infor- tax evasion for filing a false tax lic apology. and open to the public. the Friends for a beach cleanup mation. return with the V.I. Bureau of The IRS investigation of Join organizers for hands-on of Drunk Bay Saturday, April The charges stemmed from Internal Revenue relating to MacPhee culminated on eco-activities, environmental 19, should contact the Friends violations committed during tax income received from the Beach November 17, 2005, when IRS and recycling demonstrations, at 779-4940. years 2000 through 2005, when Bar, one count of filing a false agents swarmed into MacPhee’s and science and “earth art” ex- Volunteers are needed. Those MacPhee willfully filed false gross receipts tax return with the apartment just above the Beach hibits. Participants can learn interested should call Kristen income tax returns, self employ- V.I. BIR, one count of tax eva- Bar with guns drawn to serve a about alternative energies and at the Friends. ment tax returns and Virgin sion for filing a false tax return search warrant on the bar and Islands gross receipts tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service its owner’s home. At the time, SJSA Raffle Drawing Set for May 16 by omitting income earned from related to his self-employment the local businessman explained St. John Tradewinds the Beach Bar. taxes and one count of structuring away the charges by saying he Instead of hosting a major fundraiser this year, the St. John “MacPhee kept two sets of books bank deposits below $10,000 to purchased a truck with checks School of the Arts will have a raffle drawing at its student music for the Beach Bar, one containing evade currency transaction reports from two different bank accounts recital on Friday, May 16, at the art school. the true and correct gross income filed by financial institutions. and cash. Purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win some great prizes of the business, and the other Imprisonment, Fines “I deeply apologize to my fam- including a one week stay on Fire Island, New York, a two night containing a reduced amount of The maximum penalty for the ily, friends, customers of the stay at the Westin Resort and Villas and a two night stay at the Sand income, which the accountant four counts — each of which is a Beach Bar, and to the people of Castle Hotel on Jost Van Dyke. One lucky person will win a 60 sec- received to prepare tax returns,” felony — totals $605,000 in fines the U.S. Virgin Islands and to ond steal at Starfish Market. Other raffle prizes are available. according to a DOJ press release and 16 years in prison. the citizens of the United States Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from any SJSA student. issued in October. “As a result of my actions, I of America, for failing to follow Residents do not have to be present to win. The Beach Bar owner paid could be sentenced to a term of its tax laws,” MacPhee said in the approximately $446,000 less in imprisonment and will also forfeit last week’s legal notices. Tropic Service & Supply Company, LLC

General Building Supplies Decking Furniture • Tropical Woods Custom-Made Furniture • Water Tanks Treatment Tanks •Trucking Services Call 626.4946 Ask for Michael Marsh 6 St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 ACRRA Transfer Day Presentation Almost Cancelled Due to Opposition By Jaime Elliott Shelley Moorhead, founder of ble and our constitutional right to St. John Tradewinds ACRRA. “We got a call from the freedom of speech.” As residents across the territory administrator’s office inquiring “We are very concerned that in observed the 91st anniversary of about the image on the poster and 2008, we are seeking to have an Transfer Day on Monday, March saying that the Coral Bay Commu- open and honest dialogue to me- 31, about 75 residents attended a nity Council was offended by the morialize these events and provide presentation questioning the true image.” education with the hopes of mov- meaning of the holiday the previ- “They thought this forum should ing towards healing,” the ACRRA ous night at the Julius E. Sprauve not be allowed in the Julius E. founder said. “We are very, very School. Sprauve School,” Moorhead said. troubled that our government Each year the territory marks the A few days later, the governor’s would seek to interfere with the day in 1917 when Denmark sold office called JESS urging the can- affairs of the community and the these islands to the United States cellation of the event, Moorhead non-profit sector. At this point we for $25 million with various cer- explained. are weighing whether a lawsuit emonies and observances. “A few days later we received would be appropriate.” On Sunday evening, March 30, information that the governor’s of- Founded in 2004, ACRRA members of the African Caribbean fice, via the St. John Administra- aims to address the numerous Reparations and Resettlement Al- tor’s office, contacted the school unresolved slavery-related issues liance (ACRRA), a subcommit- with the intention of having the which exist between the people of tee of the Caribbean Institute for event cancelled,” he said. the Caribbean, Europe and Africa. a New Humanity, presented “The Despite the two phone numbers In 2005, a delegation consisting of Truth About Transfer Day,” a dis- and an email address listed on the members of ACRRA and govern- cussion about slavery and its dev- poster, no one from the CBCC ment officials traveled to Denmark astating after effects. tried to contact ACRRA, explained and met with dignitaries regarding The Transfer Day presentation Moorhead. reparations for the European coun- almost didn’t happen, however, “Had there been any questions, used to teach the history of slavery ty,” he said. “Our movement is not try’s 175-year history of slavery in when circulation of a 19th-century someone should have called me,” in the Danish West Indies.” based in hatred, racism or revenge. the West Indies. era poster depicting post Civil War Moorhead said. “Not one person “This is something that origi- We’ve taken a very balanced view The conference resulted in the African American stereotypes used called to inquire about tonight’s nated in Denmark and for a group of this.” historic Memorandum of Under- to announce the talk apparently presentation.” to seek to prevent the use of this “Who would seek to prevent standing which established a V.I./ offended some St. John residents Moorhead did not draw the post- image, that is the true outrage and an open and honest discussion,” Denmark Joint Reparations Task who phoned island administrator er and used it intentionally to stir what is truly appalling,” Moorhead Moorhead questioned. “I’m seek- Force co-chaired by ACRRA and Leona Smith and Governor John interest in the event, according to said. “Our goal was to provoke ing to present the truth and have an the Danish Institute for Human deJongh asking for the event to be the founder of ACRRA. thought and I’m glad we did.” open and honest discussion about Rights. The document is the first cancelled. “This graphic didn’t originate The ACRRA movement is not race. People who want to prevent time the Danes have acknowl- “Before we could even gather here — I didn’t draw it,” said based in intimidation or hate, but that should be ashamed of them- edged their role in the slave trade. or assemble this evening, forces Moorhead. “It was sent to me by in open and honest discussion, selves.” ACRRA members have trav- in this community were working a Danish educator. The image ap- Moorhead explained. JESS Principal Mario Francis eled around the globe addressing against this taking place,” said pears in a text book in Denmark “Our mission is one of integri- intervened on ACRRA’s behalf and consulting on the reparations ensuring the presentation would movement, but their efforts have occur, according to Moorhead. been largely thwarted locally, ac- “We would not be here tonight cording to Moorhead. without Mario Francis’ stance for Despite a V.I. Senate appropria- us,” he said. tion to fund a second trip to Den- ACRRA members do not un- mark, ACRRA has received no derstand why anyone would try to funds, Moorhead explained. prevent the forum about Transfer “There is no funding for us,” he Day from occurring and are con- said. “There are appropriations for cerned about their constitutional auto racing, for Christmas lights rights being infringed. and for dogs and cats to be spayed. “Certainly we’re outraged about But $35,000 for us to go to Den- this and we don’t understand,” mark — not there.” said Moorhead. “We want some “This movement has not been answers. We have concerns about given respect by this administra- our constitutional right to assem- tion,” Moorhead said.

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“You take a people from their land, their spirituality, their God and destroy their habits, their institutes of learning, their language, their occupations and transport them across the horrors of the Atlantic Ocean for 170 years in the bellies of ships in shackles and chains, to the tune of some 200,000 African souls. And those who got here were the fortunate ones. Those who were unfortunate, they perished Please join Carlos and Maria for a neo-Caribbean during that middle passage. That is the V.I. holocaust.” experience conveying the juice and jazz of the – Shelley Moorhead, founder islands… a carnival of flavors and lifestyles.” African Caribbean Reparations and Resettlement Alliance (ACRRA) Lobster Night Every Tuesday! Live Music by Greg Kinslow complimentary glass of wine with Lobster ••• Live Music Every Wednesday! Live Music by James Anderson featuring Flamenco, No Self-determination for V.I. Residents Contemporary and Jazz guitar ••• Margarita Night Every Thursday! During Sale of Islands, Says Moorhead for 1 Margaritas Live Music by Mark Wallace By Jaime Elliott the sale of these islands,” said the ••• St. John Tradewinds ACRRA founder. “Our destiny is Grill Night Every Friday!! When the Danes sold the Vir- still in the hands of another nation. Live Music by Adriana and Eddie Bruce, featuring Latin, Guitar and Vocals gin Islands to the United States in Our self-determination has been ••• 1917 for $25 million, the residents circumvented.” Live Music Every Saturday!! living on these shores had no say Still No Self-determination Live Music by Cristal and Bo in the matter, Shelley Moorhead, While many people in the Virgin founder of the African Caribbean Islands support Senator Barack Cruz Bay, St. John Reparation and Resettlement Al- Obama’s bid to become the Demo- Dining Nightly 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. liance (ACRRA) told about 75 cratic candidate for president, no Call for Reservations • 693-8141 people at a “Truth About Trans- one in the islands can express their E-mail: [email protected] fer Day” forum at the Julius E. support, Moorhead explained. Sprauve School cafeteria on Sun- “We give our applause for Ba- day evening, March 30. rack Obama, but not one of us The event was presented on the can vote for him,” said Moorhead.MorgansMango-TW.STJ 2.08.indd 1 2/14/08 11:48:51 AM Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott eve of Transfer Day, which marks “Our Delegate to Congress has no the actual date of the sale of the vote on our behalf. She has no real islands and is commemorated as a Shelley Moorhead power and we have no real repre- territorial holiday with all schools sentation.” and government offices closed. slavery — there was a distinction “We have no voice,” he contin- The ACRRA forum, however, made between residents of African ued. “This is how the world sees allowed for a closer look at the descent and those of European de- you and until we receive the re- holiday through the eyes of Virgin cent, Moorhead explained. pair we need in our identity and Islands residents at the time of the No Rights for Africans our politics and our community, sale of their home. “In the treaty of the sale, no they will continue to see you that Looking Through Native Prism rights or privileges were afforded way.” “We understand the strategic to Africans — who were called Although slavery has been out- importance of these islands to the ‘inhabitants’ — in these islands,” lawed in the Virgin Islands for United States,” said Moorhead. he said. “Only rights and privi- more than 60 years, there has “We understand that these islands leges were given to Europeans and been no repair to the descendants ceased to be profitable to the King- Americans. There were 100,000 of people who suffered so horri- dom of Denmark and that there free inhabitants — African men, bly under the shackles of colonial were a number of events which led women and children — living on powers, according to Moorhead. to the transfer or sale of these is- these shores, but they weren’t rep- The V.I. Holocaust lands and the people here.” resented.” “You take a people from their “We have chosen to look at this “The truth about Transfer Day land, their spirituality, their God event from the perspective of na- is that there was no consultation and destroy their habits, their in- tive Virgin Islanders,” Moorhead whatsoever of that native popula- stitutes of learning, their language, said. tion,” Moorhead continued. “Their their occupations and transport Denmark outlawed slavery in the inalienable right to self-determina- them across the horrors of the islands in 1846, so by the time the tion was violated. That is a crime Atlantic Ocean for 170 years in Spring/Summer 2008 Edition: V.I. was sold to the United States, against humanity.” the bellies of ships in shackles the native islanders were free citi- Ninety-one years after being and chains, to the tune of some Our most colorful issue yet. zens. sold to the United States, Virgin 200,000 African souls,” said the When the Danes sold the Vir- Islanders are still not afforded the ACRRA founder. “And those who gin Islands to the United States right to self-determination, said got here were the fortunate ones. Coming This MONTH — where in 1917 Jim Crow laws Moorhead. Those who were unfortunate, they were in place, basically extending “There has been no repair since Continued on Page 26 8 St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008

St. John Tradewinds Stuff Gaylord Sprauve Urges Talking to Congress, Not National Park Service for School Land By Jaime Elliott St. John Tradewinds In their quest for land for a new school, St. John community members should not even bother talking to National Park Service representatives, Gaylord Sprauve told about 75 people gathered at a “Truth About Transfer Day,” presentation on March 30 at the Julius E. Sprauve School cafeteria. An educator and civic leader, Sprauve was part of the African Caribbean Reparations and Resettlement Alliance-sponsored Transfer Day event which took a closer look at local history and current events (see pages 6, 7 and 9 for related articles.) While the need for a school is unquestionable, resi- dents should appeal to the U.S. Congress and not dis- cuss the issue with NPS officials, Sprauve explained. “There is no doubt in anyone’s mind there is a need for a new location for an educational facility on St. John,” said Sprauve. “As much as there is a need, it’s my hope that you who are supportive of the idea of V.I. National Park land being part of that, that you St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Jaime Elliott will not settle for anything other than what is appro- priate.” Gaylord Sprauve talks at the “Truth About Not Another Acre To Park Transfer Day” forum. “Some people have been talking about a land swap which I am totally against,” Sprauve continued. “We ought not to give another acre of land to the National “But I am still not comfortable,” Sprauve continued. Park. Leave the cays alone.” “Look out, machinations in the background working The unique status of the Virgin Islands, that of an against the lease agreement.” unincorporated territory, means the islands are un- The tycoon Laurence Rockefeller and the men who der the authority of the U.S. Congress, according to reported to him took advantage of St. John landown- Sprauve. ers to establish the V.I. National Park in the first place, “What we want needs to come from congress, not according to Sprauve. VOTED from the park,” he said. “We are an unincorporated “Rockefeller and the people who gathered land on BEST SANDWICHES territory deemed to be property of the U.S., not a part behalf of Rockefeller benefited from the establish- of the U.S. Our status puts us under the authority of ment of the park,” Sprauve said. “Many older people, ON ST. JOHN congress.” out of innocence, couldn’t negotiate land sales. They open for breakfast and lunch - monday-saturday - 6am-4pm “Lawyers should be arguing our point and call upon had no experience.” 693-8786 Call for Take-Out, Third Floor, The Marketplace congress, in its plenary authority over the islands, to Innocence Lost decide upon land for a school,” Sprauve continued. “I believe they missed the boat,” continued Sprauve. “We need not deal with the park. I wish for us to “They didn’t have the vision to see what would unfold throw this where it belongs — to the Congress of the down the line. What is happening on St. John today Designs of Aqua Bay Inc. United States.” has its beginnings in the early period when the old BOSTON* CARIBBEAN* CAPE COD Not Setting a Precedent folks didn’t have the ability to see what would take INTERIOR DESIGN The argument that the NPS would be setting a prec- place in the future.” RESIDENTIAL, HOSPITALITY & COMMERCIAL edent by giving away land makes no sense in this United States officials instituted some constitution- FINE FURNITURE, ART & ACCESSORIES case, Sprauve explained. al provisions, like setting property taxes and federal Mary Ellis Leslie Whitney “Don’t accept what you hear from the park — that judiciary tenures, yet V.I. residents are not allowed to St. John Associate Allied Member ASID this precedent would affect National Parks across the enjoy other provisions like voting for president, ex- 340• 693• 8487 508• 385• 7614 states,” said Sprauve. “We are not a state so I do not plained Sprauve. accept that argument. I urge people to appeal to U.S. “Certain provisions in the U.S. Constitution have Coastal Elegance™ Senators about the special need for land here in St. been made applicable, yet 91 years has elapsed and John.” we still can’t vote for president,” said the educator. A bill to allow the U.S. Department of the Interior “Me at my age, I have never participated in a national to enter into a long-term lease with the V.I. govern- election in the United States of America — never.” ment for land for a school has already passed the U.S. Constitutional Convention Pointless House of Representatives. The bill has not yet been The Fifth Constitutional Convention, which heard by the U.S. Senate. could replace the Organic Act, is pointless unless it While this alternative is more favorable than a land changes the status of the Virgin Islands, according to swap, according to Sprauve, he initially recommend- Sprauve. ed a gift or special use permit for the land. “I do not wish to participate in a process that doesn’t Still Cautious reflect what our real needs are,” he said. “We are talk- “I wrote a letter to our Delegate to Congress Donna ing about human rights. Anything that eases this bur- Christensen outlining my argument,” said the educa- den of the territories on the U.S., I am not for.” tor. “I recommended a land lease as a last option. I “I do not wish success for the Constitutional Con- thought we should first pursue an outright gift of land vention,” Sprauve continued. “It has failed four times and then a use permit.” already, let it fail again.” St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 9 N’COBRA Founder Defines Elements of Reparations By Jaime Elliott Lewis. “When was it fixed? I’m still look- knowledging this ugly history, Lewis said. St. John Tradewinds ing for some of my family members.” “We’ve been trying to have a race conver- Before marking Transfer Day, about 75 “This is not our mother’s tongue,” the “We’ve been trying to have sation since the end of slavery,” she said. people gathered in the Julius E. Sprauve N’COBRA founder continued. “We lost our a race conversation since the “You can’t talk about U.S. history without School cafeteria on Sunday evening, March languages. Part of our repair is understand- end of slavery. You can’t talk talking about slavery. We can go bomb peo- 30, to hear from three luminary civic lead- ing and reclaiming our language.” about U.S. history without ple around the world, but we can’t talk.” ers about the real history of the territorial Using the term slavery to refer to the hor- “It’s a simple conversation,” Lewis con- holiday. rible conditions to which Africans were sub- talking about slavery. We can tinued. “You don’t have to be black to be in The “Truth About Transfer Day,” orga- jected softens the history, Lewis explained. go bomb people around the on the conversation.” nized by the African Caribbean Reparations Change Language world, but we can’t talk.” Although slavery was officially outlawed and Resettlement Alliance (ACRRA), was a “When you talk about slavery, you don’t by the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Consti- — Dorothy Lewis, founder of N’COBRA discussion presented on the eve of the 91st really get slavery,” she said. “We need to tution in 1865, forms of bondage remain in anniversary of Transfer Day, which marks call it the holocaust of African enslavement place even today, according to Lewis. the date when Denmark sold the islands to to understand the daily terror people en- along.” Slavery Extended the United States for $25 million. dured. In order to hold a people in bondage “Unity could build something,” Lewis “Neither slavery nor involuntary servi- Queen Mother Dorothy Lewis, founder of you have to do horrible things to instill fear continued. “Unity could lead to escape. tude, except as a punishment for crime, shall the National Coalition of Blacks for Repa- in them.” Now unity has to be our intention.” exist in the United States,” Lewis quoted rations in America (N’COBRA), outlined “Stop using the word slave,” Lewis con- Self-transformation is also a large part of from the U.S. Constitution. “Who fills our what reparations are and what needs to hap- tinued. “These were African people kept in repair, Lewis added. jails today? Thirty-six of our people a day pen to actually obtain some form of repair bondage. And let’s not talk about the Afri- “We must deal with the personal,” said are sent to prison and when they come out for the ugly and brutal history of slavery. can slave trade — there was no trade.” Lewis. “This is about our own self-transfor- they can’t vote.” Reclaiming History Consciousness has a lot to do with repair- mation. We need to be engaged.” “That is slavery extended,” Lewis said. “Part of repair is reclaiming our history,” ing the damage of slavery, according to “We have to get comfortable in our own “There is perpetual psychological warfare, said Lewis, who has addressed the United Lewis. skin,” she continued. “We must reconcile economic warfare and even physical war- Nations and regularly appears in the national “Part of repair is becoming more con- in ourselves and understand what slavery fare still going on. We must be conscious of press pushing for slavery reparations. “Part scious of who we are and where we are in has done to our community. Once we know all of these kinds of warfare.” of this movement is a journey of reclaim- time,” she said. “We must take charge of our where some of these things came from, we’ll A Vision Is Needed ing our memory. It was against the law for language.” be closer to repair.” Knowing what to hope for is another step slaves to read or write because that was the Many of the ills which plague African The reparations movement is deeply root- along the road to repair, Lewis explained. road to freedom.” American communities are direct results of ed in emotions, Lewis explained. “We have to have a vision,” said the “Now we must reclaim that history,” Lew- slavery, Lewis explained. “It’s all about feelings,” she said. “Repair, N’COBRA founder. “We want a healthy, is said. Understanding Roots of Behavior reparations, reconciliation — it’s all the happy and thriving people. We want our During slavery, African families were torn “The parenting style of many of us has its same movement.” families reconnected.” apart, family histories were destroyed and roots in slavery,” she said. “Beatings were Long Time Coming “Some of us want to go back to Africa,” ancestral languages were forbidden, Lewis passed down from generation to generation. N’COBRA and other organizations work- Lewis said. “What will repair African peo- explained. The way we treat each other — where does ing for slavery reparations are simply trying ple? That is your job — to decide what re- “African families were destroyed,” said that come from? We weren’t supposed to get to prod the world into discussing and ac- pair will look like.”

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Constitutional Convention’s Taxation, V.I. National Park Seeking To Hire Finance & Commerce Meeting April 10 St. John Tradewinds Five Maintenance Workers Locally The taxation, finance and commerce committee of the Fifth Constitutional Convention will meet on Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. By Andrea Milam what we need in the NPS.” at the St. John Legislature building. Everyone is welcome to attend St. John Tradewinds Hiring locally is one of the ini- When you hire from the hearing. For more information, contact committee chair Robert If you’ve ever thought about tiatives Hardgrove tackled imme- Schuster at 690-9357 or 773-1095. working for the V.I. National Park, the V.I., you’re get- diately when he assumed his role here’s your chance: there are five ting the best and as VINP superintendent in July temporary maintenance worker 2007. SJSA To Present Comedy Show April 18 positions available, and VINP the brightest of the Electrician, Mason Jobs Will St. John Tradewinds Superintendent Mark Hardgrove island’s talent — Soon Be Posted St. John School of the Arts will present Executive Monkeys, a is in favor of hiring locally. Time that’s exactly what “Locals tend to stay with us,” he comedy improvisation show, on Friday, April 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets is of the essence, however, as the said. “They’re the ambassadors of will be available at the door for $10. This is the show’s seventh year job openings close on Monday, we need in the NPS.” the V.I. National Park. Recruiting at the Arts School. April 7. —Mark Hardgrove, from the local community just The very funny trio includes Matt Donnelly, Stephen Boothe, The temporary positions will VINP Superintendent makes sense.” Jim Festante and special guest Rebekka Johnson. The trio has been continue through September 20, In fact, the VINP recently chose performing their successful show THREAT at the People’s Improv and should additional funding work on deferred maintenance,” not to fill an electrician position Theatre in New York City for the past four years. Johnson starred become available, the positions said Hardgrove. “These positions when no local residents applied, in four seasons of MTV’s Boiling Points, CW’s Schooled, and NBC will extend to one year. Temporary will be working on the mainte- Hardgrove added. The VINP will Law and Order: Criminal Intent. workers are sometimes hired on nance backlog in visitor service soon try again to fill that position, Donnelly most notably inducted Maurice Jones-Drew into the full time, explained Hardgrove. areas, and historic cultural resourc- and will seek to hire a mason, so Fantasy Hall of Fame in a national ESPN commercial and appeared in “We tend to hire our best season- es and trails. We’re trying to staff residents should keep their eyes several episodes of All My Children and General Hospital. Festante al employees into the permanent any way we can to catch up, espe- open for those job postings. helped launch the Political Video site Slate V.com this year. work force,” said Hardgrove. “If cially during the summer, to get Residents interested in applying Come for fun, laughs and the hysterical, show stopping hit rendition it turns out they love taking good the park in better condition and for the seasonal maintenance work- of “El Burro De Muerte — The Donkey of Death.” care of our natural resources here safer for next year’s visitors.” er positions must do so online, and in the Virgin Islands, we try to hire Who better to prepare the local residents should not be scared Alva C. McFarlane Scholarship Available those people permanently.” island for visitors than those who away by the process, explained The VINP receives two sets of already reside here, Hardgrove VINP Chief of Administration St. John Tradewinds provides $20,000 for associate’s funds — operation of the National continued. The benefits of hiring Cynthia Kretzschmarl. The V.I. Water and Power degrees in electrical engineering Park Service money, appropriated locally include having employees “Locals get bogged down in the Authority’s Alva C. McFarlane technology, electronics engineer- annually by the U.S. Congress, who already have a place to live process, but this is an excellent Scholarship will provide up to ing or a related field. which pays for 80 percent of the and know their way around, he opportunity for locals to apply and $60,000 of financial support for The application is available at park’s permanent employees, and explained. have a good chance of getting the a bachelor’s degree to graduat- www.viwapa.vi. Select the Alva project money, for projects done “It makes good sense to hire job,” said Kretzschmarl. “We will ing high school seniors in the C. McFarlane Scholarship link every five years on a cyclic nature. people who reside on St. John have a better shot at hiring some- territory, or to University of under “Welcome.” The applica- The seasonal employee posi- and St. Thomas,” said Hardgrove. one locally if residents will just the Virgin Islands freshmen or tion may be filled out online, and tions will be funded with project “There’s always a risk when you apply.” sophomores who are presently should be submitted by April 15. money. bring people down: they can’t find The maintenance worker job enrolled, or plan to enroll, in the Applications are being accepted “We’ve received funding this affordable housing, or they leave description can be picked up at the 3-2 Engineering Program (elec- at WAPA’s business office in year to work on two separate trail after their first year here. When VINP visitor’s center in Cruz Bay. trical engineering). Cruz Bay, or can be mailed to projects, and then we have a one- you hire from the V.I., you’re get- The job posting can be found a Students must be U.S. citi- V.I. Water and Power Authority, year project fund for the centennial ting the best and the brightest of www.usajobs.gov by searching for zens or residents with no crimi- Personnel Department, PO Box of the NPS, which allows us to the island’s talent — that’s exactly postings in the 00831 zip code. nal record. The scholarship also 1450, St. Thomas, VI 00804. St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 11

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!?HN?L Tel: 693-5579 Understanding what the community expects from Terry hopes the community gets involved in deter- its public school graduates will help the new commis- mining the location of the possible new educational sioner shape her initiatives. complex. “Do people expect graduates to go to college or get Community Should Determine School Function jobs?” questioned Terry. “I want to get the commu- “Once again, that is something we’d like the com- nity on board and hear some of their ideas. Then we munity to be involved with,” said the DOE Commis- can explore what our schools need to look like based sioner. “The community needs to come together to on those expectations of the students.” decide what they want the school to do as far as its “So we all have a lot of work to do,” she contin- function and purpose.” ued. While most people agree the Cruz Bay public school Working on 90-Day Plan Juilus E. Sprauve School should be relocated out of Terry plans to hear from the Love City commu- town, disagreement remains regarding the possible nity at a series of planned public forums, the details closure of the Guy Benjamin School in Coral Bay of which have not been finalized. In the meantime, once a new island educational facility is constructed. the DOE Commissioner is polishing off her first self- Terry declined to comment on the future of the two assigned homework assignment. public schools. “Right off the bat, I am putting together what I’m “We haven’t gotten that deep in conversations yet,” calling my big 90-day plan,” Terry said. “I don’t want she said. “From the people who I have spoken with, to go into specific details because I will share it with no one knows what the future is supposed to be. That the governor first. But it will focus on a few areas will come out of much larger discussions.” where we can reorganize the department in order to No Plans For Closures support the schools and districts better.” “It’s safe to say for now that we don’t have any The DOE top brass will also take a closer look at plans on the horizon,” Terry continued. “It will have the territory’s curriculum and plans to initiate an aca- to be looked at in the larger picture.” demic audit to see where class plans can be updated As discussions about a new island educational com- and revised. plex continue, Terry will ensure the current school “We must make sure that we are holding our stu- buildings remain up to snuff. dents to the highest standards we can,” said Terry. “I will be focusing on our building facilities,” said Although school buildings will also come under the DOE Commissioner. “We want to have everything Terry’s microscope, the new DOE Commissioner is ready and in order for the summer maintenance work being cautious about her views on where a much dis- to begin. We also need a long term plan for our facili- cussed new St. John educational facility will be lo- ties and I will be working on that as well.” cated. Terry earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary edu- New Island School Talks at Higher Level cation and special education as well as an Ed.D. in ed- After years of talk, the current location for a new ucational leadership from the University of Delaware. education facility on St. John is focused on a V.I. Na- She went on to earn a master of education degree in tional Park-owned parcel of land off Centerline Road special education from the University of Maryland at near Catherineberg. College Park. A bill allowing the U.S. Department of Interior to After graduating, the DOE Commissioner was an enter into a long-term lease with the V.I. government educator in Delaware for 25 years before taking over for the land for the sole purpose of education has al- as deputy superintendent and chief academic officer ready passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The in the Hartford Public Schools system. St.St. JohnJohn Tradewinds Tradewinds,, December April 7-13, 15–21, 2008 2003 1313

SJCCC To Shed Light on Sexual Assault, Man Beaten, Robbed Child Abuse With Numerous Activities While Trying to Hitch By Andrea Milam selves, they can protect themselves against abuse. St. John Tradewinds We’ll make it a fun day for them, and they will also Ride to Coral Bay The St. John Community Crisis Center will bring be educated.” several important issues to the forefront, including The focus will then turn to sexual harassment, with By Andrea Milam sexual harassment and child abuse, with its full SJCCC’s sexual harassment workshop, scheduled St. John Tradewinds schedule of activities for Sexual Assault Awareness for Wednesday, April 16, at 9 a.m. at the Westin A man was beaten and robbed by a male and female as he Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month — both Resort. SJCCC will partner with the Department attempted to hitch a ride to Coral Bay on Tuesday, April 1, at celebrated in April. of Labor for the workshop, which will honor this 11:45 p.m. The events kicked off on Thursday, April 3 year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month theme — The incident was reported on the St. John police blotter on April — designated as A Day to End Sexual Violence — sexual violence in the workplace. 2 at 4:04 p.m. as a man claiming he was assaulted and robbed by when SJCCC asked community members to wear Bringing Awareness a male officer, however the entry was incorrect and no officers blue. SJCCC also provided blue ribbons for people “It’s free and we’re encouraging employers and were involved in the crime, according to V.I. Police Department to wear in honor of the day, which was set aside to their employees to attend,” said Williams. “It’s spokesperson Melody Rames. focus awareness on sexual violence prevention. mandated by V.I. law that employers provide this The victim reported that he was approached by the male and SJCCC also invited the community to a child training, so people should come because it gives female as he waited in the area of Dolphin Market for a ride. The abuse prevention breakfast at the Westin Resort on them the opportunity to be educated on sexual female began yelling at the victim, and the male then reached Saturday morning, April 5. The breakfast consisted harassment. If an employee does happen to file suit over the female and punched the victim in his face, resulting in a of a panel discussion featuring experts in the field because of sexual harassment, and training wasn’t contusion under his left eye. The male also verbally threatened to of child abuse. provided to employees, the company could be more kill the victim. The male suspect stole the victim’s wallet contain- It Takes a Village liable.” ing $243 in cash and a paycheck, and the victim’s shoulder bag “It’s an opportunity for the public to come and be SJCCC is also partnering with the U.S. Department containing two cell phones and a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. educated,” said SJCCC Director Shelley Williams. of Justice for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, The intersection was well-lit and the victim was able to describe “We see the effects of child abuse playing out in the April 13-19, although there are no events scheduled his attackers, according to Rames. The investigation into the community on a daily basis, and it’s definitely going to take place on St. John. attack is continuing. to take the community working together — a village The crisis center, which helps victims of sexual mentality — in order to prevent that, because we’re assault, child abuse and domestic violence, is look- all affected by it. Our jails are full of individuals ing forward to shedding light on these serious com- who have had a history of child abuse.” munity issues, explained Williams. SJCCC will then lighten the mood a bit by hosting “We need to bring awareness,” she said. “Unless a Child Abuse Prevention Day in the Frank Powell we bring awareness and educate the public, these Park on Saturday, April 12. The event will feature things will never be eradicated. We encourage the games and activities for children, along with a seri- community to come out and support us.” ous message. For more information on SJCCC’s schedule of “It’s an activity for children to teach them how events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Mother’s Day to protect themselves,” said Williams. “If young Child Abuse Prevention Month, call the center at See page 27 for details children have the necessary tools to educate them- 693-7233. Essay Contest

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American Legion Co-ed Flag Shopping in Cruz Bay Is Now More Football League Results Convenient Thanks to Bayside Mini Mart

Week 2: By Andrea Milam Patriots 18 Raiders 26 St. John Tradewinds This closely-matched contest showcased strong defenses from Residents and tourists alike now both teams. The Raiders forced a safety early in the first half and have even more options when it quickly scored again on an Aspen Moore to Steven Conley pass comes to shopping in Cruz Bay combination. The Patriots came right back with an exciting TD thanks to last month’s opening pass from Xavier Trahan to Weston Patrie and added another of Bayside Mini Mart. The con- Trahan to Jorge Louis pass play to go ahead 12-8 at the mid-way venience store opened just three mark. In the second half it looked as though the Patriots would weeks ago at Meada’s Plaza — dominate as they scored quickly. The Raiders came roaring back which had remained vacant for and showed good team unity as quarterback Moore stepped up to two and a half years following an throw three TDs to three different receivers. arson — and boasts an easily ac- Broncos 16 Packers 13 cessible location, with parking. It didn’t take long for the Packers to score as Quarterback Carson Bayside is owned by St. Thomas- Wessinger hit Bryan Morton 30 seconds into the game. They added based businessman Jose Mustafa, another score from Wessinger to JoQuan Clendinen to go up 13-0. who also owns Fashion Palace and The Broncos came back with two scores of their own highlighted Fantasia Gift Shop, both located by an exciting TD pass by Jay Williams and a safety to keep the in Cruz Bay. Helping run the mini score 13-8 at the half. In the second half it was all defense but the mart is the owner’s son, Sammy St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Andrea Milam Broncos managed two more late scores, a passing TD by Williams Mustafa. and a safety to go ahead for the win. “I’ve always worked with my The shelves are fully stocked at Bayside Mini Mart with Bengals 28 Rams 26 dad,” said Sammy Mustafa. “St. everything from cleaning supplies to cereal. The excitement lasted throughout the game as the Bengals won a John is like my next home, even hard-fought contest. Great plays and fine defense from both teams though I live on St. Thomas.” kept the game close until the last half. The Bengals were holding The store is stocked with every- convenience store to open in Cruz tomers are happy and satisfied, on to a close lead when the Rams opened up their passing game thing from cleaning supplies to toi- Bay, Mustafa doesn’t concern and we’re happy to help them with to make it 28-20. The Rams scored again to make it 28-26 but letries, to canned food and liquor. himself with competition, he ex- anything we can,” said Mustafa. they couldn’t make the two-point after touchdown play for the tie. Bayside also has produce, and plained. “A lot of stuff is already coming There was some confusion in the score at the end of the game and makes an effort to stock organic “I just make sure my store is in that people had asked me for. it was decided that the Rams were entitled to a play-over for the local fruits and vegetables when convenient for everyone and that Everyone has been telling me the extra point with no time left in the game. The attempt failed but the possible, explained Mustafa. the prices are right,” said Mustafa. store is convenient, and they love Rams showed they can compete against any team. Convenient Location, “I’m not trying to compete.” it.” Check next week’s St. John Tradewinds for results from Rams Right Prices Mustafa encourages patrons to Bayside Mini Mart is open vs. Raiders and Broncos vs. Bengals on Saturday, April 5, and “We try to get things like organic let him know what they’d like to daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For Patriots vs. Packers on Monday, April 7. bananas and tomatoes,” he said. see at the store, he added. more information, call the store at Although Bayside is not the first “We want to make sure our cus- 779-4011.

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Kent Taylor Kicks Off Earth Day Festivities Thank you for Customer Parking Shopping Locally Available With Presentation on Global Warming VOTED BEST VOTED BEST Furniture Store By Jaime Elliott Home Decor on St. Thomas St. John Tradewinds on St. Croix The warming temperatures of Fine Mahogany Furniture for Home & Office April are a sure sign of the end of winter and the beginning of spring, • Dining Tables Beds • but those rising temperatures could • Chairs Night Stands • be a sign of looming environmen- • End Tables Dressers • tal problems. • Coffe Tables Armoires • So it’s no surprise that April is • Sideboards Chaise Lounges • also the month when Mother Na- • Desks Mirrors • ture takes center stage with Earth • Bookcases Plant Stands • Day, April 22, festivities sched- • TV Cabinets Showcases • uled across the globe. On St. John, Kent Taylor is kick- CLASSIC CHINESE ANTIQUES & EXOTIC FRUIT WOODS ing off Earth Day happenings with St. Croix – 14 Peter’s Rest • 773-0404 two free slide show presentations St. Thomas – The Galleria Red Hook • 715-0070 — April 10 at Maho Bay Camps and April 11 at St. John School of the Arts — based on Vice Presi- dent Al Gore’s own slide show St. John Tradewinds News Photo Courtesy of Kent Taylor in the Academy Award winning documentary “An Inconvenient Kent Taylor, at right, with Vice President Al Gore, will Truth.” give two presentations this week. Following up on his series of presentations on island last year, Closer Look at Coral Reefs get the message that way. There Taylor, a part-time Love City resi- “I’ve also added a whole section are so many things to do to make dent, is ready to once again share on coral reefs to my slide show,” this fun and challenging and that is his wealth of information about said Taylor. “I call coral reefs the my emphasis.” the perils of climate change. third canary in the coal mine and I Taylor has also dealt with his fair No amateur on the subject, Tay- use my own underwater photogra- share of adversity while spreading lor is a Climate Project- and Al phy for the slides.” awareness of climate change. Dur- Gore-trained volunteer who has After presenting his show to var- ing a recent visit to Minnesota to presented his slide show more than ious civic groups throughout the visit his sister, Taylor had planned 30 times over the past year. midwest during the winter, Taylor a presentation and created posters But he keeps the slide shows in- is now gearing more toward school to advertise the event. Someone, teresting by updating his informa- groups. however, kept removing the post- tion, so even people who watched “I found most of my adult au- ers. Taylor’s presentation last year will diences were filled with kindred “I kept putting the posters up and find new information this time spirits,” said Taylor. “I want peo- they kept getting ripped down,” around. ple to have an argument and I want said Taylor. “The night of the event Reorganized Slide Show to talk about their arguments. I there was a low turnout. My public “If anyone came out last year, the was having trouble reaching those presentation was sabotaged.” presentation that I am now giving people.” Persevering Despite Adversity is reorganized,” said Taylor. “What “Lately, I’ve come to the realiza- Despite the struggle, Taylor con- I did was take arguments from the tion that the public presentations tinues to keep a positive attitude skeptics and used the same slides are great and I can give people and continues to be dedicated to LUNCH and science to debunk the skep- data to use and strengthen their the global warming awareness tics’ arguments. I go through the resolve,” Taylor continued. “But movement. Dinner & Golf various resistance points and ex- I want to reach the next genera- “It was actually a good lesson plain what is wrong.” tion.” because it showed me that some Open 11am While dedicated to the global Speaking to students allows Tay- people don’t even want the mes- warming call to action, Taylor is lor to reach a broader audience sage heard,” he said. “It’s depress- honest about some doubters’ argu- and one which will be even more ing but you have to persevere.” ments. affected by the looming environ- St. John students, parents and “I am honest though,” he said. mental crisis of global warming. community members can support “So I don’t just say what is wrong Kids Can Make Difference Taylor’s dedication and get in the with the skeptics’ arguments, but “My message to the kids is, spirit of Earth Day by attending I also say that some of the argu- ‘don’t wait for the adults to lead,’” one of his slide show presenta- ments make sense.” said Taylor. “I tell them they can tions. An avid scuba diver, Taylor was lead in their families and their Taylor will present his climate originally inspired to join the glob- communities. They don’t have to change slide show at Maho Bay PLENTY of PARKING al warming awareness movement wait for others.” Camps on Thursday, April 10, by the changes he saw in the health “I give them ideas about small at 7:30 p.m. and at the St. John Big Parties Welcomed of coral reefs. His slide show now things they can do to make a dif- School of the Arts on Friday, April Best Sunset View incorporates his special love of un- ference,” he continued. “I tell them 11, at 7 p.m. Both presentations 340-777-3147 derwater life. to lead by example because people are free and open to the public. 1 mile from Cruz Bay 16 St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008

Young People Sought for 2008 Youth Moviemaking Workshop St. John Tradewinds tude in the fine arts — photography, music, dance, writ- several colleges, as well as to work in the television in- Do you want to be the next Hype Williams or Steven ing, drawing, painting, etc. — are strongly encouraged to dustry. Spielberg? Are you the best drama king or queen out there? apply. YMW starts Monday, June 23. The deadline to apply is Is a story always floating around in your head? Is anime YMW puts young people ages 13 to 17 in front of and Friday, May 30. Applications are available at Reichhold your favorite pastime? behind the camera lenses. Students spend seven weeks be- Center’s office at 693-1550 or, via e-mail, from ffenton@ If so, join the Youth Moviemaking Workshop at the Uni- tween June and August using the latest media technology, uvi.edu. For more information on the Youth Moviemaking versity of the Virgin Islands Reichhold Center for the Arts. exploring the ins and outs of filmmaking, and developing Workshop visit the Reichhold Center’s Web site at www. Self-motivated students who have demonstrated an apti- teamwork and discipline. YMW alumni have gone on to reichholdcenter.com/dmi.html. St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 17

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A bounty of vegetables, fruit and herbs combine with fish to create a simple and deli- cious steam fish dish.

LOCAL HARVEST Simple and Satisfying Island Style Steamed Fish and Veggies

By Eliza Magro garlic, a potato, a hot pepper, a red nary simplicity. Keep an eye out St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Eliza Magro St. John Tradewinds pepper, parsley, and other herbs to for fresh fish and remember simple It is easy to forget the most taste. Some cooks use thyme, basil, is sometimes better. Fresh fish is the main ingredient for a good dish. simple types of food available dill, or tarragon if they want to add when restaurant menus tempt us some flair, but it is not required. with dishes of hazelnut encrusted Melt a couple of tablespoons of swordfish or thyme infused lamb butter in a deep saucepan, then Other Coming Events: chops. Sometimes, simple is bet- add the fish and vegetable medley. ter. Add a little water to create a saucy Our next opening, featuring Jen- The Artists’ Association nifer Robinson, Ziya Neema and Steamed fish and vegetables is a broth. Cover the saucepan, and Larry Lipsky will be on Thursday, signature dish in the West Indies. leave it over a low flame to cook April 10 from 6 to 8PM in the AASJ of St. John A staple on many dinner tables, it slowly. Some people use a little Gallery in The Lumberyard. offers a complete meal of protein, white wine in the sauce for flavor announces an vegetables, and starch. as well — again for flair. Basic drawing classes are offered on Tuesday afternoons Steamed fish is prepared in a va- The smell will let you know from 3:30 to 5PM OPENING riety of ways, with different sea- when it’s done. The flavor of this soning secrets, however the recipe dish is warming, comforting and is Basic watercolor classes are offered for this Caribbean dish is as simple perfect any time of the day to sat- on Wednesdays 1 to 3 PM ...Featuring new works by: as its ingredients. One must first isfy hunger and calm the body. Life drawing and/or figure draw- select a fish of choice. Less Broth Than Fish Water ing sessions are held on Saturdays, Jennifer Robinson, Ziys Neema, Larry Local fishermen on St. John catch Steamed fish is slightly different 10:30 AM TO 1PM several different types of fish such than boiled fish or “fish water” — Lipsky all of whom are St. John artists. as tuna, hind, old wife, bonito, and as it is sometimes called — be- Bead and jewelry making classes, date to be announced and other A raffle will be drawn on a pearl necklace snapper. Usually the fish are sold cause it has less broth. Both are classes available. cleaned and ready for preparation, wonderfully nutritional, tasty, and worth over $400, donated by Bobbie Her- however they may sometimes re- healthy. Boiled fish is more of a Our May opening, on Friday, May che, who also has jewelry on display in the quire de-boning and cleaning. hearty soup. 2, which also incorporates the “Gal- Soak in Lime Juice Some people even add broth sea- lery Walk”, will feature Bob Wilkin- Gallery. son. The theme for May is “Wild Begin by soaking the cleaned soning to strengthen the broth. The and Wacky Art” Refreshments will be served. fish in lime juice water for at least term “fish water,” however, comes an hour, and then remove the fish from the broth created simply from the lime juice and season from the boiled fish, vegetables, Call: 340-774-2275 for information or reservations. it with your choice of herbs and and seasoning. Thursday, April 10, 6:00 PM spices. The natural flavor of steamed Next chop carrots, celery, onion, fish will remind and inspire- culi 18 St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008

Letters to St. John Tradewinds

Why is the Constitution Important? Dear Editor, changed because of a constitution. Since October 2007, the Fifth Constitutional Con- It would be rather strange to take a vacation, come vention has been seeking input from citizens. There back to work and then realize that the company have been five public forums on St. John already but moved. You still have a job but the company wants with very sparse attendance by St. John residents. you to get used to the new surroundings without miss- Why is this? St. John residents are famous for being ing a beat. Wouldn’t it have been better if you at least involved with important issues — why isn’t the con- had a warning? Without knowing what the constitu- stitution important? tion will say, how can we possibly make an informed Perhaps it’s because citizens simply do not under- decision about voting for it? stand what a new constitution can and will do. Already, The delegates have been working very hard to write Give Your Mother a Day of Relaxation… the constitutional delegation has indicated that strong a constitution we all can be proud of but it makes no language for municipal government will be included. sense to go to the polls to vote on something you know Municipal government will be a huge departure from nothing about. It is so important to be involved in the the way we know government and it will affect your process because we have to make a huge decision and Mother’s Day Essay Contest life. The delegates have received favorable responses soon! At the very least, we should be reading about from the citizens on this subject, so it is a certainty it in the newspapers and listening to the forums on Write an essay in 250 words or less telling us why you love your that it will be included in the new constitution. TV. Your understanding of Virgin Islands government mother. Rules and restrictions apply. See details on page 27. Substantive alterations in the make-up, compensa- will change forever once the constitution is passed by tion and duties of the legislative branch will also be- the voters. Don’t be left with a lack of information to come a reality in the constitutional draft as will exec- make an informed vote. Please seek any information utive branch functions. These are just a few important you can and please provide input into the process. changes that will be presented to the people when the On St. John, there will be a few more official consti- document is ready for a vote, perhaps as early as No- tutional hearings before the delegates have to finally vember. Will you know what the language will be? vote on what the new constitution will say. This could Once the constitution is voted on and passed by the be as early as July. Look for the dates and attend these people of the Virgin Islands, your lives will most as- historic hearings. suredly change — and, arguably, for the better. Per- Also, there will be informal public forums, led by St. haps the realization that St. John will have a mayor John local concerned citizens at the Julius E. Sprauve Offering short term villa rentals & retreats on beautiful and town council in just a few years instead of a cen- School at 6:30 p.m. on April 24, May 29, June 27 and St. John, USVI. Give us a call at 779.4250, check out tral government running things, is reason enough to July 17. All these dates are set aside so that you can live availability at www.vivacations.com or come stop and think of the possibilities. When St. John has provide input and get to know what has happened al- its own senator because district or numbered seat rep- ready. Any and all input will be treated as public in- by and see us-we are on the 3rd floor of Boulon resentation will become the law of the land, this could put, sent to the delegation and it will have weight. St. Center across from the Texaco. be reason enough to celebrate. Or, perhaps not. John has much to gain when the constitution becomes If people want these kinds of changes, and in my the law of the land. Be part of this historic event. The judgement most do, then will you be surprised when constitution is important because it will change your it becomes a reality or will you want to have input life as you know it and will affect all future genera- into how, or if, it should become a reality? The very tions. Please be involved! way you live your life, how you interact with govern- Paul Devine, ment and government representation, will be forever St. John

ROBERT CRANE Inner Visions Checks in From the Road ARCHITECT, A.I.A. Dear Editor, Mikey Dread who just happened to pass on the very P.O. BOX 370 Just wanted to pass along some road info so our fans day we were there. It was a bittersweet gathering be- CRUZ BAY, ST. JOHN can be in the know. cause of the great home cooked food, friendly envi- U.S.V.I. 00831 Inner Visions is currently in San Diego, California. ronment and the sad turn of events. We were happy to Getting here was quite interesting. We played points know we could be there for her as well and we pray from Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, New Mexico and for her strength in this time. finally California. The highlight for us was receiving As we trodded out west it was suggested to us by (340) 776-6356 a call from Miss Emma Sutton of the BBC news two our new media/artist liasion for the west coast, Miss days before our scheduled showcase performance at Saundra Torres of Jamaica/West Productions, and SXSW (South by South West) music and film interac- “DJ Rocky” that we pay tribute to his memory at one tive in Austin, requesting an interview for the day of of our shows. It was decided then that our Berkeley crane our arrival. She was sweet! Took a bunch of CDs as performance was best suited for this as it is more cen- well! Said she would spread them around the UK to trally located in the Bay area. I do urge you to re- some radio contacts she knew. search Mikey Dread’s extensive involvement in the While in Dallas with a few days to finally relax, push for reggae’s acceptance, not only may years ago we visited the home of Dallas’ Ras Ridi from KNON in Jamaica, but also in the international spotlight of Community Radio. Along with us was Miss Mushiya our modern times! Strickland, long time publicist and friend of Inner Blessings, Visions, and the late (DATC, Dread at the Controls) Inner Visions

Editor’s Note: St. John Tradewinds’ Keeping Track data comes from the V.I. Police Department’s Leander Jurgen Command Incident Log, an unofficial record of calls to the Cruz Bay station, reports and arrests on St. John. St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 19

Letters to St. John Tradewinds St. John Tradewinds Keeping Track The Only Way to Lower Real Estate Taxes: Voting for Taxes Dear Editor, than on the other islands. Therefore, we should pay 2007 2008 People of St. John are angry: incredibly high- smaller, not higher, taxes if the taxes go back to the Final Count To-Date er taxes, no parking spaces in Cruz Bay, no repair island because our expenses are lower. On the other Homicide: 3 Homicide: 0 and marking of roads, higher cost of living, etc. We hand, garbage expenses are higher here because of Solved: 0 Solved: 0 should, and can, change all of this. transport of garbage to St. Thomas but that is a minor We pay three types of taxes: income tax, variety of item. Shootings: 2 Shootings: 0 fees and real estate tax. We cannot do too much with We should vote for our real estate taxes. These tax- Under Investigation: 1 Under Investigation: 0 Solved: 1 Solved: 0 the first two but real estate tax can be very substan- es should go only back to our island, not to the gen- tially lowered: real estate tax is, in the USA, support- eral kitty. We should request a separate budget and Stabbings: 0 Stabbings: 1 ing local budgets. It goes mainly to schools — usu- an administrator who lives on St. John and we vote Under Investigation: 0 Under Investigation: 1 ally about 80 percent — and the rest goes to garbage for him. He should propose a reasonable budget for Solved: 0 Solved: 0 disposal, police, courts and local administration. The schools, police, garbage disposal and other services Armed Robberies: 1 Armed Robberies: 0 upper echelon of the government is supported by in- and we should either accept this budget or not by vot- Under Investigation: 1 Under Investigation: 0 come tax and various fees, not by real estate taxes. ing for or against it. I am sure that our taxes would Solved: 0 Solved: 0 All townships in the country have their own budget be lowered by at least 50 percent and we would still and people of the township vote for it. This is why be able to increase the salaries of people who work Arsons: 0 Arsons: 0 Under Investigation: 0 Under Investigation: 0 some townships have good schools and police pro- for the township in order to give those better rewards Solved: 0 Solved: 0 tection — people vote to increase their taxes to pay because they live in a place where living is more ex- for these. People move to these townships because of pensive and they should be compensated for this in- 1st Degree Burglaries: 1 1st Degree Burglaries: 0 better schools and better police protection. They also equality. We do not have to change the assessment of Under Investigation: 1 Under Investigation: 0 elect their administrator (mayor) who is responsible all properties; just lower the tax rate for them, by at Solved: 0 Solved: 0 to the people who elected them, not to some higher least 50 percent. 2nd Degree Burglaries: 13 2nd Degree Burglaries: 2 authorities. We do not have that in St. John; we do not I am sure that the government will be against in- Under Investigation: 13 Under Investigation: 2 vote for our administrator. He is appointed by people dependent budgets and level of taxation. The way it Solved: 0 Solved: 0 who do not live on our island and he also mostly is now, the funds from St. John are used to subsi- does not live on the island himself. The results are, dize the other islands. The first step should be to give 3rd Degree Burglaries: 71 3rd Degree Burglaries: 9 Under Investigation: 72 Under Investigation: 9 as we know them: high taxes, inadequate services, us numbers: how much we pay in real estate taxes, Solved: 1 Solved: 0 inadequate roads and decisions nobody likes such as what is the proposed increase and how much of it shrinking parking spaces because of business spread- goes to our services on St. John. The computerized Grand Larcenies: 89 Grand Larcenies: 13 ing to public land, too much concentrated housing, finances can certainly show us the proper numbers in Under Investigation: 89 Under Investigation: 13 Solved: 0 Solved: 0 etc. no time. Then, all public and political organizations We have a special advantage here: at least 50 per- in St. John should request that our budget be separate Rapes: 4 Rapes: 0 cent of taxpayers do not send their children to the from the general budget and we should vote for our Under Investigation: 2 Under Investigation: 0 public schools, which are the main benefactor of our taxation level. Solved: 2 Solved: 0 taxes. This means that our expenses for this great- Z. Hruza, est item in the budget — schools — are much lower St. John

Don’t Wait for Proof To Reoport Suspicious Activity Dear Editor, abused, you may voluntarily and confidentially call Tradewinds In the March 31, 2008 edition, there was story en- the department. titled, “Sexual Assault Prevention Events Planned.” Don’t wait until you are aware or have proof. Publishing The Community Newspaper Since 1972 Since this was more or less a public service announce- That may only place the child at greater risk for a ment, I want to take the opportunity to further clarify longer period of time. The burden of proof rests with a critical statement in the story so the public can be trained workers at the department. Editor/Publisher NEWSLINE more fully informed. Also, here in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the following MaLinda Nelson Tel. (340) 776-6496 A sentence near the end of the story stated, “If you professionals are required by law to report suspected Fax (340) 693-8885 are aware of children being neglected or abused, take child neglect or abuse: social workers; teachers and News Editor http://www.stjohnnews.com action now by reporting it to Human Services and ask other school personnel; physicians and other health- Jaime Elliott [email protected] to be connected to the Office of Intake and Emergen- care workers; mental health professionals; child care [email protected] MAILING ADDRESS cy Services at 776-6334.” providers; medical examiners or coroners; and any staff Writer Tradewinds Publishing You are not required to be “aware” that children are law enforcement officers. Andrea Milam P.O. Box 1500 being neglected or abused in order to try to help a Don’t forget to hug your kid today! [email protected] St. John, VI 00831 child and family you feel might be in trouble. Even Sincerely, if you suspect that a child is being neglected or Susan Mann columnists/ Subscriptions Contributors U.S. & U.S.V.I. only Sis Frank, Bonny Corbeil, $65/1 yr., $120/2 yrs. Malik Stevens, Chuck Pishko, Ted Robinson, Susan Mann, Third Class PERMIT Next Letter Deadline: Conan Duke, Jeff Smith U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 3 Thursday, April 10th by 5 p.m. ADVERTISING St. John, VI 00831 Conan Duke Email: [email protected] [email protected] © Copyright 2008 All rights reserved. No reproduction of Fax: 340-693-8885 news stories, letters, columns, photo- CIRCULATION graphs or advertisements allowed without or Mail: P.O. Box 1500, STJ, 00831 Rohan Roberts written permission from the publisher. 20 St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008

Obituaries

Alberto Alfredo Roebuck Jr. St. John Tradewinds ing was at 9 a.m. Friday at Betha- Services were Friday, April 4, ny Moravian Church on St. John, for Alberto Alfredo Roebuck Jr., followed by the funeral at 10 a.m. 51, also known as “Sonny,” of St. Burial was at Bethany Moravian John, who died March 27, 2008, at Church Cemetery. his residence. He is survived by his mother, The first viewing was from 5 to Lillian Rebecca Smith; other rela- 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Davis tives and friends. Arrangements Funeral Home. The second view- were by Davis Funeral Home.

William Lloyd Morris, February 8, 1932-March 21, 2008 St. John Tradewinds After moving to St. John he bought Bill Morris passed away peace- a Hunter 40, also named “Janet Earth Hour Darkens fully at the Johns Hopkins Medi- Lynn,” still moored at Chocolate cal Center in Baltimore, Maryland Hole. Bill’s sailing accomplish- Globe for a Green Cause on the first day of spring, March ments were many, including two 21. Bill had been admitted to the terms as the commodore of the St. By Conan Duke John Yacht Club and vice president St. John Tradewinds Johns Hopkins Meyer Neurologi- for many other terms in charge of The world celebrated Earth Hour on Saturday, March 29, an interna- cal Center on February 13 with a various sailing and St. John Yacht tional event which asked households and businesses across the globe brain tumor. He died of a massive Club activities. to turn off their lights and all non-essential electrical appliances for stroke a few weeks after the sur- In addition to sailing, Bill was one hour, as part of a campaign to promote electrical conservation and gery with his loving wife Lee and engaged in many activities on St. lower carbon emissions. oldest son Chris at his side. John including HAM radio op- Earth Hour was also intended to reduce light pollution and this year, William Lloyd Morris, “Bill,” eration, the Explorer’s Club and coincided with the beginning of National Dark Sky Week (NDSW) in was born on February 8, 1932 in running the 8 Tuff Miles race, in the United States. Independence, Iowa. His parents fornia, where he worked for sev- which he won his age class four NDSW is an event, which usually occurs in April, during which were Robert Humphrey Morris eral years before joining Hughes times and came in second once. people in the United States are encouraged to turn off their unneces- and Margaret Lucile Stanley Mor- Aircraft in Culver City, California. Bill gave much of his time to his sary outdoor lights in order to reduce light pollution. ris. Bill is survived by his wife of At Hughes, Bill was program man- church and many social causes on Earth Hour is promoted by the World Wide Fund for Nature Austra- 52 years, Leone Naomi Taudvin ager responsible for several multi- St. John, but will be most remem- lia — an international environmental lobbying group — as well as the Morris; his two sons Chris, age billion dollar satellite programs bered by his volunteer work at the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper. 51, and Steve, age 46, of Califor- for the Department of Defense and Julius E. Sprauve School, where Google got in on the action also, commemorating Earth Hour by nia; grandchildren Meagan, age Intelligence Agencies. While at he was a volunteer associate math darkening their UK portal. 13, and Cade, age 10; and his two Hughes, Bill’s engineering accom- teacher, focusing on middle school “As to why we don’t do this permanently — it saves no energy — brothers, Robert Stanley Morris plishments were many and several students and mathematics. modern displays use the same amount of power regardless of what and Richard Artels Morris. of the spacecraft he helped engi- He recently completed a text- they display,” according to Google’s Earth Hour page www.google. Bill’s father was a U.S. Army of- neer and manage were noted as book entitled “A Math Primer with co.uk/intl/en_uk/earthhour. ficer and as such the family trav- standouts in the field of spacecraft an Emphasis on Fractions” which “However, you can do something to reduce the energy consumption eled extensively and lived in many design, engineering and develop- he intended to publish. The publi- of your home PC by joining the Climate Savers Computing Initiative regions of the country. Bill attend- ment for their ultra reliability and cation is being handled by one of at www.climatesaverscomputing.org,” according to the Web site. ed the University of Rhode Island long life in space. Lee’s relatives. The first Earth Hour took place in Sydney, Australia, between 7:30 where he received a bachelors de- Bill retired from Hughes in 1985 Bill loved his sweet wife and and 8:30 p.m. on March 31, 2007. gree in civil engineering in 1954. and attended the computer science entire family without bounds and The 2007 Earth Hour was estimated to have cut Sydney’s main elec- He met Lee at the university and program at the Long Beach State he cherished the memory of Janet tricity consumption by between 2.1 percent and 10.2 percent for that they were married in Cranston, University graduate school. He Lynn. All of his friends have dif- hour, and as many as 2.2 million people took part. Rhode Island in 1955. continued his professional career ferent and fond memories of Bill, The 2008 Earth Hour was an international event, with cities from After graduating from college, as a consultant, providing techni- but without fault all will remem- around the world participating, including: Auckland, New Zealand; Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army, cal consulting services in the field ber him for his gentle soul, kind- Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines; Dubai, UAE; Tel Aviv, Is- where he served from 1955 to 1957 of spacecraft reliability studies. ness, incessant curiosity and ever rael; Bangalore, India; London, UK; Copenhagen, Denmark; Dublin, in Germany after attending Signal Bill and Lee sought a retirement ebullient personality. But more Ireland; and many more. School at Fort Benning, Georgia. home in the early 90s and settled importantly, those who knew him In the U.S. participating cities included: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Bill rose to the rank of first lieuten- on St. John, where they bought a well will forever hold dear the joy Honolulu, HI; Houston, TX; St. Louis, MO; Denver, CO; Miami, ant. While in Germany, his oldest lot in 1991 and built their home of having counted Bill as a loyal FL; Portland, OR; Phoenix, AZ; San Francisco, CA; San Juan, Puerto son, Christopher Lee Morris, was in 1995. Bill always wanted to be friend. Rico; and other metropolitan areas. born in 1956. Bill’s daughter, Janet close to the water and engage in So long dear friend, fair winds For more information check out www.5.earthhourus.org. Lynn Morris, and second son, Ste- ven Llyod Morris, were both born his lifelong passion: sailing. Bill always. in England while Bill was assigned began sailing in 1969 on Chew Friends of Bill’s have decided Celebrating 35 Years to an international management Valley Lake and sailed with his to start the Bill Morris Scholar- ST. JOHN position. Janet Lynn succumbed to sons on a Lark 14’. His next boat ship Fund to benefit a worthy St. a long battle with cancer in 1977. was an International 505 that he John student who wishes to attend TRADEWINDS After returning to the U.S. in sailed for 10 years. His first full college and study mathematics or The Community Newspaper Since 1972 1957 from his military service in keel sailboat was a Cal 20, “Janet other hard sciences. Details re- tel 340-776-6496 e-mail [email protected] Germany, Bill joined Douglas Air- Lynn,” that he sailed in the 1988 garding the scholarship fund will fax 340-693-8885 website stjohnnews.com craft Corp. in Santa Monica, Cali- Cal 20 Nationals with son Steve. be provided soon. St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 21

The Crisis Center Connection by Susan Mann Defining Sexual Assault By Susan Mann being the violator. Think back. Maybe something like St. John Tradewinds this happened to you as a child or teen. Probably, it During the month of April, the St. John Community was at a time when all you wanted to do was fit in and Crisis Center — formerly The Safety Zone — is spon- be accepted. soring or participating in a variety of activities in sup- The following are some things you can do, and port of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. teach your children to do, to lessen the risk of sexual Some may ask what exactly is sexual assault? assault: While there are various legal and clinical ways Always be aware of your surroundings. Don’t be which must be considered, the Centers Against Sexual paranoid, just be aware. For instance, if you are work- Assault offers a clear definition. ing late, and everyone else is gone, be sure the door to “Sexual assault is any behavior of a sexual nature your work place is locked. that makes someone feel uncomfortable, frightened, Avoid drinking enough alcohol to cloud your judg- intimidated or threatened,” according to CASA. “It ment, and know the people you are drinking with. If St. John Tradewinds News Photos Courtesy of Karen Vahling is sexual behavior that someone has not agreed to, you realize you have had too much to drink, call some- where another person uses physical or emotional force one you know to give you a ride home. Don’t just take Culverts and swales are added to Caribe Road, against them. It can include anything from sexual ha- a friendly, total stranger up on an offer to give you a above. rassment to life threatening rape.” lift. You would not want your son or daughter to do “Sexual assault is an abuse of power,” according to that, so why should you? the CASA definition. “Sexual assault is never the fault Stay away from isolated places, especially after or responsibility of the victim/survivor.” dark. Have your keys to your car, home, or place of Take a minute and answer “True” or “False” to the business so you don’t have to stand there fumbling for Community Controls following questions. The correct answers are at the them. When someone knocks on your door, know who end of this column. is on the other side before you open it. 1. Victims of rape are always women. Be sure to keep plenty of gas in your car. Stay put if Erosion at Fish Bay 2. Sexual violence can be the victim’s fault if she you can’t afford gas, especially after dark. dresses seductively, “leads” someone on, or says “no” Now, here are the answers to the quiz: By Karen Vahling when she really means “yes.” 1. False. Men, women and children — regardless of St. John Tradewinds 3. The motive for rape isn’t the result of uncontrolla- age, income or social standing — can be, and are, the Island Resources Foundation — in cooperation with the Cath- ble sexual urges. It’s the need to gain a sense of power victims of sexual violence. erineberg Estate and Estate Fish Bay Homeowner’s Associations over the victim. 2. False. Blaming the victim for the crime is the re- and the V.I. National Park — recently completed implementation 4. About one in 20 girls and one in 40 boys will be- sult of a myth that sexual violence is “nothing more of the Fish Bay erosion control project. come the victim of sexual violence by the time they than sex.” The fact is that sexual assault is a violent These improvements will control soil erosion to protect the is- turn 18. crime of power, a way for the powerless to feel stron- land’s land and coral reefs. 5. If my child or a child I know was being sexually ger. The project was developed by Dr. Carlos Ramos-Scharron, a wa- abused, I know he or she would feel they could tell me 3. True. Forcing someone to engage in a sexual act tershed scientist, in collaboration with IRF staff and was funded by right away. against his or her will is an act of criminal violence. various habitat conservation grants. 6. Most sexual violence, including child sexual vio- 4. False. By the time they turn 18, one in four girls The grants offered funding for community-based projects and lence, is committed by strangers in a secret place, or a and one in 76 boys will be victimized. were used to reduce sediment runoff through road planning and place where the child does not normally go. 5. False. Because they are confused by the form application of watershed mitigation techniques. 7. Acquaintance or date rape often involves alcohol. of abuse called sexual assault, or may be threatened These activities are intended to mitigate the negative impacts 8. Victims of sexual violence usually don’t know by the person who sexually assaulted them, children of land development on the marine environment in Fish Bay. The their attacker. don’t automatically tell a parent. grants matched funds generated by the community, while IRF con- 9. It is not possible for a male to be raped. 6. False. While sexual violence can happen any- tributed professional planning and oversight. 10. I know the phone number of the St. John Com- where, to anyone, nearly six out of 10 sexual assault Community members and volunteers have been involved in sev- munity Crisis Center. incidents take place in the victim’s home or at the eral ways, including fund raising, measuring rainfall, and even Our island is a tiny community with many bars, as home of a friend, relative or neighbor. cleaning out drainage structures. Majestic Construction Inc. was well as other locations, where one can readily buy al- 7. True. Although alcohol does not give an offender responsible for implementing the erosion control techniques. cohol. In fact, we can not walk more than a few yards an excuse to commit a sex crime, it can make the of- Ramos-Scharron, also known for his erosion-control improve- in Cruz Bay with out such an opportunity. fender and/or victim feel more relaxed resulting in the ments on Maho Bay Road, has been studying the Fish Bay water- Marijuana is used openly on the streets here. While offender/victim taking situational risks they normally sheds since 1998. I was walking home through Cruz Bay one day I saw would avoid. “I knew this was one of the worst areas for sediment runoff on St. (and smelled) a man light up and smoke a joint while 8. False. Most of the time, a victim knows his or her John, so I approached the homeowner’s associations and the V.I. his son, who looked to be about four years old, stood attacker. National Park with the IRF grant proposal,” said Ramos-Schar- by watching him. 9. False. Although women are statistically more ron. Some months ago, I saw a mother yelling at her son likely to be the victims of sexual assault, males are “While we haven’t been able to afford to improve all of the roads being late to meet her, while she stood smoking mari- also victims of sexual violence. we’d like to, the community has been very supportive and we have juana with her friends. We give off signals to our chil- 10. True or False. The number is: 340-693-7233. made positive changes,” Ramos-Scharron added. dren each day. It’s “just ganja,” right? “The Gift of Fear,” by Gavin DeBecker, is a book Techniques include installing carefully planned culverts, deflec- Well, parents, the children are listening, and they on personal safety that changed my life. I have read tors and swales along key road segments which have been iden- hear us loud and clear. The thing is, our children are it about five times since I saw the author on “Oprah” tified as major contributors of sediment that ends up in the bay. much younger than we are, so when they “do what we 10 years ago. Working with the slope of the roads also strategically diverts run- do” because they love us and want to be just like us, If I had a teenage daughter, or son, this book is the off water into the natural guts. they may take bigger risks. most important gift I would want to give them before For more information on IRF and related projects, visit www.irf. They may end up with people and in situations where they left home. Each time I see it on sale, I buy a cou- org, or contact Ramos-Scharron at [email protected]. they are in danger of being sexually assaulted, or even ple for people I know. 22 St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008

Fruitful Harvest

St. John Tradewinds News Photos by Tom Oat

Students from various island schools made their favorite island animals while connect- ing with nature and their native island.

St. John Tradewinds News Photo by Tom Oat

Artist and farmer Shasta James displays a 10.25 lb. watermelon he grew from seed. James credits recent rains and “Christafari” for the size of the fruit.

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Students display their favorite island animals. Flotilla of Stories Connects Island Youth with Their Pasts

Continued from Page 11 opment is changing the island’s face, Mullen added. soon, set to be launched in May — once the weather “Children and families are watching changes hap- warms up a bit. pen to the island, and it’s important to remember the The North Meets South program incorporates both children’s connection to nature and how important history and art, and allows the stories of St. John that is for their sense of identity, and their open-end- youth to be shared, explained Mullen. ed creative spirit,” she said. “Children notice when a Connections With Nature Despite Development favorite place disappears because of development.” “It allows the kids to really use their imagination This was Olesker’s third year bringing the pro- and think about their own stories,” she said. “Our gram to St. John, and with the help of grants and commitment to, and love for, the island is based on other donations, the duo hope to continue to return how rich the community is and how the people really each year. The program is supported by grants from celebrate and care for their children. We felt there the National Council of Friends Education and the was a real possibility of sharing that with people off Friends Seminary School. island and really honoring the fact that the stories on “Each year’s program really depends on donations St. John are so rich and complex, and they don’t often and we look forward to working with the schools on get written down.” the island to continue the program,” said Mullen. The connections children form with nature during “We sure hope to return. The flotilla is continuing the program are important on St. John, where devel- to grow.” St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 23

St. John Tradewinds Business Directory

Accommodations Galleries Propertyking Compass Rose at Pastory Gardens Caribbean Villas & Resorts Maho Bay Art Center tel. 643-6348 tel. 777-3147 • mini golf course open tel. 1-800-338-0987 tel. 776-6226 - Glass blowing, pottery, Landscaping & Irrigation Serving dinner nightly - 4 to 10 p.m or locally 340-776-6152 recycled art, tie dye, paper making Real Estate Concordia Cafe Carefree Getaways on St. John Quin House Galleries Dinner 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday American Paradise Real Estate Just above Salt Pond 693-5855 tel. 779-4070 or 888-643-6002 773-0404 or 715-0070 tel. 693-8352 fax 693-8818 www.carefreegetaways.com Fine mahogony furniture P.O. Box 8313, STJ, VI 00831 La Tapa [email protected] Catered To, Inc. tel. 693-7755 Grocery P.O. Box 37, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 776-6641 fax 693-8191 Cruz Bay Realty 5000 Enighed #206, STJ, VI 00830 Dolphin Market tel. 776-5322- Organic produce, tel. 693-8808 fax 693-9812 Lime Inn, The low prices, Located in Boulon Center P.O. Box 66, STJ, VI 00831 tel. 779-4199 or 776-6425 Island Getaways [email protected] 888-693-7676, islandgetawaysinc.com Located in Cruz Bay [email protected] Health Farchette & Hanley Real Estate Morgan’s Mango St. John Dental 340-773-4665 ext 30 or 340-513-3268 tel. 693-8141 fax 693-9061 Suite St. John Villas/Condos Cosmetic & Family Dentistry [email protected] P.O. Box 37, St. John, VI 00831 tel. 1-800-348-8444 tel. 693-8898, walk-ins welcome www.cynthiataylorstx.com or locally at 340-779-4486 Satyamuna Dr. Robert J. DeBonis Holiday Homes of St. John VIVA Vacations tel. 774-3663 - We Deliver! CHIROPRACTOR tel. 776-6776 fax 693-8665 Vegetarian and Mediterranean Cuisine tel. 779-4250 tel. 775-9950, Cell: 340-626-0000 P.O. Box 40, STJ, VI 00831 P.O. Box 1747, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected] Skinny Legs Gym in Paradise tel. 779-4982; www.skinnylegs.com 3rd floor Marketplace Architecture Islandia Real Estate “A Pretty OK Place” tel. 776-0600 Crane, Robert - Architect, AIA tel. 776-6666 fax 693-8499 Hrs: M-Sat 6-9 Sun 6-12 tel. 776-6356 P.O. Box 56, STJ, VI 00831 P.O. Box 370, STJ, VI 00831 [email protected] Retail Jolly Dog Insurance John McCann & Associates tel. 693-5900, “Stuff You Want” Barefoot Architect, Inc. Theodore Tunick & Company tel. 1-888-STJOHN8(7856468) fax 693-3366 Located in Coral Bay tel. 693-7665 fax 693-8411 Phone 775-7001 / Fax 775-7002 [email protected] P.O. Box 1772, STJ, VI 00831 www.theodoretunick.com Located at Wharfside Landing Services Building Products RE/MAX St. Croix Team San Martin de Tax Rescue Interior Design Tax Preparation & Representation St. John Hardware Designs Of Aqua Bay, Inc. tel. 773-1048 fax 773-1917 715-3425 or 777-7011 tel. 693-8780 fax 776-6685 Mary Ellis (340) 693-8487; (508) 385-7614 [email protected] Located at The Marketplace www.designsofaquabay.com www.teamsanmartin.com Pennswoods.net Tropic Service & Supply Company St. John Properties, Inc. tel. 774-2000; 1-887-716-2002 Tel. 626-4946 or 779-8000 Jewelry tel. 693-8485 fax 776-6192 All digital high speed internet access building supplies, furniture, lumber, etc. R&I Patton goldsmithing P.O. Box 700, St. John, VI 00831 776-6548 or (800) 626-3455 www.stjohnproperties.com pattongold.com, [email protected] Solar Products Solar Products & Services Contractors Town & Country Real Estate Breckinridge Custom Homes West Indies Solair – serving all islands Landscaping tel. 693-7325 fax 693-7331 776-9048 - 773-4790 tel. 715-0262 fax 715-0264 Coral Bay: t 774-7962 f 777-5350 Web-based project reports and pictures Alfredo’s Landscaping tel. 774-1655 cell 513-2971 [email protected] P.O. Box 91, St. John, VI 00831 Surveyors Excursions BGM Engineers & Surveyors Restaurants tel. 776-6770 fax 693-7700 SerenaSea Coral Bay Garden Center Baked in the Sun Bakery P.O. Box 1103, STJ VI 00831 tel. 779-4047, “Three Hour Tour” tel. 693-5579 fax 714-5628 tel. 693-8786, Call for Take-Out Classic Wooden Picnic Yacht P.O. Box 1228, STJ, VI 00831 Third Floor, The Marketplace 24 St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008

St. John Church Schedule & Directory

3 Sail Church Jehovah’s Witness 10 Sunday 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Bellevue Community Center 10 a.m. Sundays (no contact information given) Baha’i Community of St. John Race Unity Devotions Missionary Baptist Church 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 9:30 a.m. Sunday Services, 10:45 Study Circles 9 a.m. Sundays Worship, Tuesday 7 p.m. 776-6316, 776-6254 Bible Study 693-8884

Bethany Moravian Church Nazareth Lutheran Church Cruz Bay, St. John Sunday 9 a.m., 11 a.m., Sunday School Sunday School 8:00 a.m. 776-6291 776-6731

Calvary Baptist Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel 13 ABC Coral Bay, 776-6304 Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 7:30 & 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Spanish Mass 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening 6 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, 7 p.m. Thursday 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. 776-6339 Christian Ministry Cinnamon Bay Beach St. John Methodist Church Inter-Denominational Sunday 10 a.m, 693-8830 Sunday 8:30 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist Christian Science Society Saturdays. 779-4477 10:45 a.m. Sunday- Marketplace Wednesday Testimonials St. John Pentecostal Church 7:45 p.m. on last Wed. of Month Sunday 11:05 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Prayer 7:30 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ Thursdays Bible Study 7:30 p.m. of Latter-day Saints 779-1230 Sun. 9 a.m., STT. 776-2379 Sun., 5 p.m., STJ, Lumberyard St. Ursula’s Episcopal Church Sundays, 7:15 am, 8:30 a.m. Cruz Bay Baptist Church Bible Class, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m., 6 p.m. 776-6315 777-6306

Emmaus Moravian Church Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Coral Bay, Sun. 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Sunday, 776-6332 776-6713 Word of Faith Church MetÅlvX Sunday, March 2, at 1 p.m. at the www.metalvx.org Gifft Hill School. Call 774-8617

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Community Calendar Horoscope by Natasha Stars

St. John Tradewinds ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Rumors of a someone close to you still needs your emotional St. John Tradewinds welcomes notices of community-oriented, change in the workplace could make you a mite support. not-for-profit events for inclusion in this weekly listing. Call uneasy about going ahead with implementing your SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Before 776-6496, e-mail [email protected] or fax 693-8885. ideas. Best advice: Ignore the talk and proceed as complying with a colleague’s request, check to see planned. that the action benefits all, not just one person’s TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Everyone has an agenda. Continue firming up those travel plans. opinion on how to handle a recent business sugges- SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December Thursday, April 10 tion. Thank them for their advice. Then go ahead 21) Your social life is on the upswing, and the only The taxation, finance and commerce committee of the Fifth Con- and follow your own fine instincts. problem is deciding which invitations to accept. stitutional Convention will meet on Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) While home is Enjoy yourself before settling down for some seri- at the St. John Legislature building. Everyone is welcome to attend your main focus this week, new issues in the work- ous work next week. the hearing. For more information, contact committee chair Robert place need your attention as well. Take things step CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Schuster at 690-9357 or 773-1095. by step. Pressures ease in time for weekend fun. With your creative aspects on high, you might want Saturday, April 12 CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be less rigid when to restart your work on that novel or painting you April 12 is Child Abuse Prevention Day in the Park. Join the handling a relationship problem. You might believe put aside. Your efforts will bring a surge in your SJCCC on Saturday morning at the Franklin A. Powell Park in you’re in the right, but try to open your mind to the self-esteem. Cruz Bay. Come join us for a day of fun, games, entertainment, possibilities of facts you’re currently not aware of. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) While and information. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas run you’re generous with others, be sure you’re not Sunday, April 13 at a hectic pace throughout much of the week. But overlooking your own needs. Take time to assess The St. John Singers will present their annual spring concert at by the 11th, the Lions’ Dens become a purrrfect your situation and make adjustments where neces- Emmaus Moravian Church on Sunday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. The place for you Fine Felines to relax in through the sary. featured guest artist is Lawrence O. “Larry” Benjamin, the former weekend. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Being ap- director of the Caribbean Chorale and the National Guard Band. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Change plauded for your achievement is great. But watch April 13-19 is favored early in the week. This should make it out that you don’t start acting like a star. It could April 13-19 is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, spon- easier for you to reassess your plans for handling a lose you valuable support with your next project. sored by the U.S. Department of Justice and coordinated by the troubling professional relationship. Good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: Your strong belief in jus- Office for Victims of Crime in Washington D.C. www.ovc.gov/ LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A sug- tice along with your leadership qualities help you ncvrw. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Justice for Victims, gestion from a colleague could give your profes- protect the rights of others. Justice for all.” sional project that long-needed boost. Meanwhile, © 2008 King Features Syndicate, Inc. Tuesday, April 15 There will be a St. John Chapter of the St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Ursula’s Multipurpose Center in Cruz Bay. Chamber mem- bers, potential members and interested parties are invited to attend. St. John Police Report The meeting will end promptly at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 On Wednesday, April 16, there will be a sexual harassment work- St. John Police Department: 693-8880 or 911 shop at the Westin Resort, Coral Bay Room. The SJCCC in col- Cellular 911: 776-9110 laboration with the Virgin Islands Department of Labor presents: “Sexual Harassment in the Virgin Islands.” St. John Fire Service: 776-6333 Saturday, April 19 Come celebrate the 12th anniversary of the John’s Folly Learn- Friday, March 28 8:00 a.m. - Badge #1099 p/ with one Mariano ing Institute on Saturday, April 19, at the learing center. Delegate 3:37 p.m. - A resident of Mariendahl p/r he was Farrington placed under arrest for violation of a to Congress Donna Christensen will be the guest speaker and, as assaulted by a male. Police assistance. restraining order. always, no one will go away hungry. See you there! Saturday, March 29 12:00 p.m. - Badge #1099 p/ with one Mariano Saturday, April 19 1:00 a.m. - A citizen c/r she is being harassed by Farrington placed under arrest for disturbing the Residents are invited to the St. John Historical Society’s potluck her ex-boyfriend, who she has a restraining order peace, disorderly conduct and possession of a con- supper on Saturday, April 19, at the Bethany Moravian Church at against. Violation of restraining order. trolled substance. 5 p.m. Come hear about the island’s past from society historian 10:10 a.m. - A citizen c/r an auto accident on the 5:15 p.m. - A citizen p/r someone threatened his Elroy Sprauve and a number of St. John elders and culture bear- North Shore Road with injuries. Auto accident. life. Disturbance of the peace, threats. ers, and learn of Virgin Islands Carnival traditions from professor 10:30 a.m. - A resident of Estate Adrian p/r her Wednesday, April 2 Robert Nicholls. This is the society’s final meeting of the season. vehicle was towed and damaged. Damage to ve- 8:00 a.m. - A resident of Hard Labor p/r several hicle. dogs were put to fight. Cruelty to animals. Monday, March 31 8:45 a.m. - A resident of Cruz Views c/r a dis- 12:12 a.m. - Government of the Virgin Islands r/ turbance with her boyfriend. Disturbance of the AA Meetings a deployment of an X-26 Taser in order to disas- peace, domestic violence. Alcoholics Anonymous meets as scheduled: Sundays, 9:45 semble a riotful crowd. Police assistance. 4:04 p.m. - A resident of Coral Bay p/r he was a.m. at Hawksnest Bay Beach; Closed meeting for alcoholic 5:25 p.m. - Officer M. Rivera r/ a man down in assaulted and robbed. Robbery in the second de- only at Nazareth Lutheran Church at 5:30 on Tuesdays; Open the area of Jacob’s Ladder. Accidental injury. gree. meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at 10:30 p.m. - A resident of Century Hill p/r her Thursday, April 3 Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cruz Bay; Tuesdays, Thursdays vehicle was stolen from Mongoose Junction. Una- 11:00 a.m. - A resident of Bellevue p/r she is be- and Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Emmaus Moravian Church, Coral thorized use of a vehicle. ing harassed and threatened by a female. Bay. Tuesday, April 1 4:30 p.m. - A citizen c/r a disturbance at Carib- Al-Anon Meetings 7:35 a.m. - A citizen c/r someone is stealing a bean Villas in the Lumberyard. Disturbance of the Al-Anon meets on St. John every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the goat from Hansen Bay. Unfounded. peace, domestic violence. picnic table at the VINP ball field, and every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. To Post Not-for-Profit, Community Events email: [email protected] 26 St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 Senate Committee Hears from St. John Youth Feel Like you “missed the boat” in St. John? Continued from Page 3 by installing a French drain and raising the Act now and get in on Real Croix before they continue to go up. hands.” surface of the court. Estate in St. Croix. Still climbing There is still room here for you! but room to grow. Land is still - Cynthia Taylor Youth Commission member Hadiya – Williams and his staff met with V.I. comparatively low. Great views and Sewer, a senior at Gifft Hill School, made National Park Superintendent Mark locations under $100K. Waterfront a passionate speech about her love for St. Hardgrove regarding the VINP ball field in Farchette & Hanley under $500K. Condos across from the beach with fees starting at John. She discussed the difficulties of being Cruz Bay. HPR and the VINP delineated the Real Estate $700. Low $300s. There is a broad raised in Love City. area of the field each entity will be respon- 52 King Street range of homes, land, condos and Christiansted, St. Croix 00820 “You begin to think, ‘if this island doesn’t sible for and pledged to work together to commercial properties on St. Croix. 340-773-4665 ext 30 or 40 Visit my web page or better yet, care for me, why should I care for myself?’” enhance the area. Temporary repair has been 340-513-3268 COME VISIT ME. said Sewer. “My mother always told me that done to the perimeter fence. [email protected] Don’t let opportunity pass you it takes a village to raise a child, but I won- – In February, Williams and his staff met www.cynthiataylorstx.com by twice. Call me now to find all the great prices available on St. der where the villagers have gone. We really with St. John residents and members of St. do care and love this island, and we would John Rotary, who have indicated an interest like to feel that love in return.” in developing a public/private partnership Following the testimony, senators joined to renovate the HPR building in Cruz Bay. residents in the audience to view the St. Immediate repairs are also required, and John Commission on Youth’s video, which those will be made shortly. White called “very, very touching, profes- – Act 6969 appropriated $200,000 to reha- sional and well done.” bilitate the property at Oppenheimer Beach. Give Your Mother a Day of Relaxation… “Youth have a way of bringing us back A scope of work is being developed to to reality sometimes,” said Senator Louis enhance the facility. HPR has been advised Patrick Hill. “Our community has to mobi- by the Office of Management and Budget lize and create change based on your per- that the appropriated funds cannot yet be spective.” released. St. John Projects in Progress – HPR will pursue a public/private part- Senators then invited HPR representatives, nership to develop five acres in Estate including commissioner St. Claire Williams, Carolina into a recreational park. Mother’s Day to testify. Williams outlined the depart- Committee members Senators Hill, ment’s projects on St. John which have been Shawn-Michael Malone, Usie Richards, completed, or are in progress: Carmen Wesselhoft, Alvin Williams and – At the Pine Peace basketball court, new White were present at the meeting. Non- playground equipment has been installed committee member Senator Liston Davis Essay Contest and price quotes have been obtained to was also present, and committee member address the flooding of the court due to rain Senator Neville James was absent. Tell your mother how much you love her No Self-determination for V.I. Residents this Mother’s Day Continued from Page 7 “Our humanity is not intact,” Moorhead with VIVA! Villas’ Mother’s Day Challenge. perished during that middle passage. That is continued. “We have problems with our the V.I. holocaust.” diet, our relationships our families. We need Submit an essay 250 words or less on why you appreciate your mother “Someone needs to stand on their behalf,” to fix these issues.” or the mother figure in your life for a chanceto win a package full of gifts, Moorhead continued. “You can’t do that to Islands Sold Illegally including a day at the spa, limo service, a people without repair.” The sale of the islands to the United States dinner and a housekeeping service for her home. The standard of living in Scandinavian without consulting the free citizens who countries is one of the highest in the world, lived here, was not a legal act, according to The essays written by the winner and runner up which has no small part to do with its his- Moorhead. will be published in St. John Tradewinds. tory of slavery in the West Indies, Moorhead “The sale to the U.S. was illegal and explained. therefore the U.S. is in possession of stolen The deadline is April 13, and the mother or mother figure Free Education Vs. High Poverty Rate property no matter how much they paid for you write about must live on St. John. Essays should be “In Denmark, Norway and Sweden there it,” said the ACRRA founder. “We leave the faxed to 693-9436, dropped off at VIVA!’s office is free education all the way to the univer- Danish West Indies as free citizens and enter in Boulon Center, emailed to [email protected] sity level,” he said. “They have free medical U.S. rule being demonized, segregated and care. Your blood, sweat and tears made life or mailed to PO Box 1747, St. John, VI 00831. lynched. Now we’re saying we just want to there so good.” talk about this and decide how we can start For more information, call VIVA! at 779-4250. “Between one-half and two-thirds of the to repair.” gross domestic product of Denmark for al- Moorhead founded ACRRA, a subcom- most 200 years came from these islands,” mittee of the Caribbean Institute for a New Moorhead continued. “But here, 34.5 per- Humanity, in 2004 with an aim of address- Mother’s Day Challenge-Essay Contest cent of our people are in poverty and of ing unresolved issues related to slavery Sponsored By VIVA! Villas those in poverty 50 percent are children un- which exist between Europe, the Caribbean in conjunction with: der the age of 17.” and Africa. Tradewinds Publishing, The Beauty Lounge, There are a number of societal woes di- In 2005, a delegation of V.I. leaders head- rectly related to the history of slavery, ac- Katilady Villa Services, Today’s Flowers, ed by Moorhead traveled to Denmark and cording to Moorhead. met with Danish officials. The trip resulted L & L Jeep Rental and Love City Limos, “The Danes ruled these islands for 250 in the signing of the historic Memorandum ZoZo’s Ristorante, Wendy Davis, Personal Trainer, years,” he said. “There were 175 concurrent of Understanding which established a Joint Gym In Paradise and other fine years of African slavery on these shores. No V.I./Denmark Reparations Task Force co- St. John businesses still to be named. one can walk away from that and have their chaired by ACRRA and the Danish Institute humanity intact. Today we are dealing with for Human Rights. all kinds of issues and problems connected For more information about ACRRA email to our history.” the group at [email protected]. St. John Tradewinds, April 7-13, 2008 27

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Excellent rental income. landscaping, 2 kitchens, 3 bdrms. Offering a CHOCO CRUZ is a very successful three bedroom MYSTIC RIDGE perched high on a mountain ridge SELLERS WANT OFFER! $2,950,000. Virtual tour comfortable setting for residences and visitors alike. vacation villa situated on Maria Bluff offering stunning offers dramatic, "down-island" views. This 4BR/4.5BA $649,000. available at: www.americanparadise.com $899,000 South Shore views. Set on a prime lot and featuring one luxury villa has an impressive split level great room CORAL HAVEN has fabulous breezes and sweeping WATERFRONT on Maria Bluff in Great Cruz bedroom on the main level and two bedrooms set off of featuring a gourmet kitchen, a formal dining area & Hurricane Hole & Coral Bay views. Private but Bay,“Villa Belvedere” offers unobstructed 180°views. the lower pool level. This mildly sloped lot also has complete entertainment center. Magnificent seclusion EXCLUSIVE HOME LISTINGS: CONDOS & TIMESHARES accessible location on Seagrape Hill. Live in the upper This 3 bdrm/3 ½ bath top income producer offers one plenty of room to build additional guest bedrooms and/or can be yours as you lounge by the large pool or relax in WATERFRONT W/ DOCK – Poured concrete 3 bd/2 bath NEW CONDOS – Attractive 1 bedroom/1 bath units priced level apartment and continue to rent the popular lower level of living, generous entertainment areas, cov. a master suite. A hilltop showplace for $2,595,000. the hot tub. $2,795,000 home on a flat ¾ acre site adjacent to Natl Park. Enjoy all wa- to sell. Beautiful water views, solid masonry construc- short term rental apartment. The hard work is done for decks, and 3 equal bdrm/bath suites, inviting swimming CAROLINA Sunrises all year round overlooking Coral BEACH FRONT! "Sunset Beach" is a fabulous tersports from shared private dock, & hiking along the secluded tion, shared pool. Small 4 unit complex at Sunset Ridge. the main 2 bdrm/2bath main house with the foundation, pool/deck and mature landscaping Deeded dinghy Bay up to Norman Island and Sage Mountain . This well beachfront villa set at the water's edge on Dever's Bay shoreline. Priced below appraised value at $1,385,000. $279,000 and $299,000. 21,000 gal. cistern and lower deck completed. Room to landing. $2,995,000. maintained fully shuttered two unit cottage offers a 1 that is luxuriously appointed and tastefully decorated AURORA – Luxurious four bedroom / four bath masonry WESTIN – Choose from over 200 resale timeshares at the add a pool. Many fruit trees and local plants Priced to TEMPTRESS has been recently renovated, painted bedroom 1 bath on the upper level with a cozy covered with antique reproductions. The impressive "great room", villa on Contant Point. Enjoy 180° views from Great Cruz beautiful Westin Resort. Enjoy all the amenities of the hotel. sell. $745,000 and the pool has been resurfaced. 2 bdrm suites are porch. Lower level unit offers a studio apartment. .26 opens on to a comfortable verandah and the 4 elegant Priced from $10,500. RENDEZVOUS GARDENS Finish building a separated by 2 buildings, a living area and an acres $625,000 bdrms feature antique four poster beds. The beach is at to St. Thomas, great privacy, pool, multiple outdoor areas, beautiful home with outstanding westerly views. impressive kitchen with granite countertops. All rooms CVISTA is a magnificent open air villa overlooking the your doorstep. $3,750,000 gorgeous landscaping, beautiful furnishings, and excellent EXCLUSIVE LAND LISTINGS Stonework highlights the upstairs master suite, ensuite open onto spacious, private decks, affording dramatic alluring turquoise waters of Rendezvous Bay. Situated in ENIGHED JUST REDUCED TO $659,000 Lots of vacation rental history. Priced to sell at $2,495,000. ESTATE BELLEVUE – Views from Ram Head to Ditleff Pt. bath and kitchen/greatroom. Walls and roof are sunsets and sweeping views of the South Shore, prestigious Klein Bay and featuring all amenities opportunity for this nearly flat town lot overlooking Turner RENDEZVOUS VILLA – in prestigious Boatman Point. Im- from this 6 acre parcel suitable for subdivision. R-1 zoning complete. Beautiful landscaping. Plenty of room to add. including Great Cruz Bay, Chocolate Hole Bay and Hart including gourmet kitchen, fabulous and tasteful Bay and zoned R-4. Currently configured as two units for maculately maintained all masonry 3 bd/3 bath, w/ heated with C&R’s. Access through Bellevue Village. $1,500,000. .46 acre $1,095,000 Bay. $1,650,000 furnishings, custom mahogany doors & windows, a total of four bedrooms and two baths. Out buildings swim jet pool, lg. covered outdoor dining, excellent floor plan, WATERFRONT ON MONTE BAY – Spectacular 13.44ac LOVE NEST Welcome to this sparkling, bright & YOUR OWN SECLUDED BEACH is just steps CONTRACTED spacious entertainment room, outdoor bar and allow for ample storage and/or additional living space. spectacular unobstructed views on 0.90 acre. $1,850,000. site, located between Boatman Pt. & Klein Bay on South airy, brand new cottage overlooking Hurricane hole, outside this Hart Bay waterfront villa. “Rendezview” has air-conditioning in all bedrooms. This stunning residence Motivated seller. Masonry home with lots of potential! LOCATION, LOCATION! – Dramatic cliffside setting, on Shore. Ideal for subdivision or private estate. $4,700,000. Coral Bay, & BVI. A C/O has been obtained for this been extensively renovated and features 4 bdrms & 4 exudes comfort, class & elegance. $3,895,000. GARDEN BY THE SEA Bed and Breakfast is a coveted Maria Bluff, with sunrise to sunset views. 3 bedroom ADRIAN – Off the beaten path, wooded ½ acre w/ gem, and plans approved for an additional 2BR, 2BA baths with tasteful furnishings, enormous swimming ISLAND MANOR Hear and view the surf of beautiful quaint Caribbean home with West Indian gingerbread w/pool on the 1/2 acre site. Move right in! Park your pool, expansive decks, & stonework. Also enjoy the Hart Bay. Walk to Hart Bay or Chocolate Hole Beach. architecture, lively colors, and island style furnishings. / 2 bath stone and concrete home with large wraparound ve- underground utilities and paved roads. $250,000. money here & watch it grow. $559,000. lower 3 bdrm beach house. Excellent short term rental Newly remodeled offering 4 large bdrms with ensuite Live in the spacious newly renovated owners apartment randa, travertine floors, mahogany cabinetry, tile roof, large CRUZ BAY TOWN – R-4 zoning, plans and permits. Walk FUN AND CONTENTMENT New masonry home income $2,895,000 baths and elegant furnishings sited on .51 acre. while renting the 3 income producing air conditioned spa, full A/C, large circular drive. $2,200,000. to Frank Bay Beach. Reduced to $340,000. with 180° views Coral Bay & BVI. Tiled pool deck, 2 ENIGHED Many possibilities! Currently configured Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, stainless units. There is room for expansion to a maximum of 12 WATERFRONT VILLA – Spacious 3 bd/3 bath situated REDUCED TO $150,000 – Water views of Coral Bay, won- large ac. master suites. Stainless appliances, as long term rental units: (1) studio, (2)one bdrm units steel appliances that opens to living room and pool units as per the R-4 zoning. Outstanding rental history just 25’ from water’s edge on Chocolate Hole. Perfect for derful Est. Eden location. GREAT BUY! mahogany hardwoods, hurricane windows and doors, (non-conforming) and (1) 4 bdrm. A 5th unit is being deck. Multi-level floor plan offers privacy. REDUCED TO and just a short walk to Cruz Bay Town as well as Frank boaters. Mahogany kitchen, 1.05 ac. lot, pool, marble floors, CONTANT – 3 extra large homesites overlooking Cruz Bay. tasteful furnishing, stone accents. Plans for 3 more renovated. Views of STT, expansive decks, lap pool, $1,700,000. SELLERS ARE MOTIVATED. and Turner Bays. $1,800,000. A/C. Vacation rental history. $2,774,000. Paved streets, underground utilities. $292,500 to $315,000. bdrms. $1,500,000 satellite & DSL. $885,000 or $385,000 for a 45% share. REDUCED $100K! Bordering greenbelt, this MERRYHAVEN is a 3 bdrm, 3 bath Bordeaux home CHEZ SHELL – Beautiful, newly renovated, rental villa Waterfront lot, $1.4 m. tastfeully crafted Fish Bay home features beautiful stone featuring tile floors, cozy furniture, hardwood doors, in prime area near Westin. 3 bd/3 baths w/ac., gorgeous POINT RENDEZVOUS – Two superb parcels w/outstand- and hardwood accents, vaulted ceilings & large spacious closets, and private outdoor galleries. Enjoy kitchen, fantastic views, decorator furnishings, spa, walk to ing views. Priced to sell at $425k & $495k. living/dining area & 3rd bdroom on lower level along with expansive views over the lush Carolina Valley to Virgin beach. Turnkey. $1,399,000. LEINSTER BAY – Great Thatch to Mary’s Point views, ac- a lower level apt. Water views of Fish Bay. Private Gorda. $1,100,000 cess from Johnny Horn trail. $265k & $329,000. GREAT EXPECTATIONS – Mini estate features tennis location. $550,000. ZOOTENVAAL – Terrific water views of Hurricane Hole, court, 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, seven bedrooms 7.5 baths, on LAND paved streets, underground utilities. $450,000. NEW! Two adjacent lots, one .41 and one .5, with Shore. Three .25 acre lots ranging from $170,000 - one acre. Impressive rental history, awesome views, walk to GREAT CRUZ BAY – 1.05 acre site w / fantastic harbor views moderate slope, nicely wooded, close to town, with $215,000 Chocolate Hole beach. Was $2,995,000 NOW $2,495,000. & architectural plans. Walk to dingy landing. $895,000. paved access. $190,000 each. DREEKET'S BAY .762 acre parcel directly above a WINDSONG – Stately Boatman Point villa, w/separate cot- NEW! Expansive Pillsbury Sound views and sunsets pristine, sandy common beach (deeded access). FLANAGAN’S PASSAGE – Panoramic views, 0.89 acre tage, situated on a 1ac parcel w/panoramic views. 6 bdrms., lot, paved roads, house plans available. $490,000. CHARMING SERENDIP STUDIO. Least expensive condo on the market! Panoramic sunset views, small from this Estate Grunwald parcel, .27 acre, close to Outstanding views of the BVIs and great snorkeling. town. $199,000 Driveway cut. $595,000! 7 baths, huge pool, excellent vacation rental history, fully CATHERINEBERG – Incredible north shore views, 1.05 ac. complex w/lush gardens, on site mgt & established rental program, NEW pool, deck, and BBQ area $295,000 furnished. $3,750,000. surrounded by Nat’l. Park. $2,100,000. BATTERY HILL LISTING! B-2 is a tastefully furnished 2nd floor unit with tiled floors, attractive covered ESTATE CONCORDIA Large .81 acre parcel, easy LAST REMAINING WATERFRONT BUILDING SITE build, good ocean views, and breezes. close to NPS ON MARIA BLUFF IN GREAT CRUZ BAY! Enjoy GOLDEN DRAGON – Magnificent stone villa w/excep- DITLEFF POINT – 3 waterfront parcels SOLD! 14 spec- outdoor deck, beautiful views of Cruz Bay, pool and a short walk to town. Impressive rental history. $699,000 beaches. $550,000 spectacular sunsets, the lights of St. Thomas, and 180 tional craftsmanship throughout. 4 bd/4 baths, infinity pool, tacular parcels available, starting at $895,000. ESTATE FISH BAY Enjoy expansive Fish Bay water degree views stretching from St. Croix to Mingo. 1.03 exquisite furnishings, multi patios/decks, lush gardens, ter- ESTATE FISH BAY – views from either of these downhill builds. A .5 acre with acres $2,250,000 rific Point Rendezvous location. $2,395,000. Water views, moderate slope, topo map ...... $199,000 downhill & uphill access for $375,000 or a .78 acre PETER BAY Deeded white sandy beach access and RAINBOW PLANTATION – Wonderful “old St. John” style Great Fish Bay & Ditleff views, privacy ...... $250,000 parcel for $499,000 gated community with paved roads and underground FLANAGANS PASSAGE VILLA is a brand new classic three bedroom, 3.5 bath villa with superior home on a beautiful 1.58 ac. lot. 4 bd/4 baths, extraordinary Water views, borders green belt, paved access ...... $275,000 ESTATE RENDEZVOUS! Stunning views of the utilities. A .5 acre in Lower Peter Bay for $3,700,000., .50 craftsmanship, Caribbean stonework, Spanish tile roof and wonderful attention to every detail. Stunning 180 Walk to beach, dingy dock, topo included ...... $349,000 turquoise waters of Rendezvous Bay from this .50 acre acre in Upper Peter Bay for $2,900,000 and includes landscaping, huge pool, water views. $2,245,000. degree view from every room with a huge deck surrounding the large pool and sunken hot tub on this .61 acre Direct water view, corner parcel ...... $389,900 site. Excellent location in great neighborhood! $475,000 preliminary drawings for 6 bdrm/6 1/2 bath pool villa. PLUMB GUTT Spacious 1 bd/1 bath tropical hardwood parcel. The luxurious home features mahogany cabinets, doors andfurniture, a gourmet kitchen, ac in bedrooms Borders Nat’l. Pk., 0.87ac ...... $425,000 GRUNWALD Cistern, slab & storage in place. Ready POINT RENDEZVOUS Oversized lot consisting of .85 home, w/separate cottage, nestled on a lush ½ ac. on east- and much more. A must see! $2,950,000 ESTATE CHOCOLATE HOLE – to accept 2nd floor walls. .25 acres, South Shore water acres with lower and upper road access and beautiful ern side of Bordeaux. $574,900. Pebble Way location, 0.65ac, water views ...... $359k views. $379,000 views of Fish Bay. Topo included. Reduced to $399,000. CHOCOLATE HOLE – Unique ruins of 1700’s Great SEAGRAPE HILL/EMMAUS – PASTORY Westerly views overlooking Pillsbury ESTATE CAROLINA House, along with 1960’s island home on a beautiful 1.42 Coral Hbr & Moravian Church views, 0.34ac ...... $185k Sound, .34 acre property w/cistern and living Upper Carolina .5 ac, expansive water views....$199,000 ac. lot. Reduced to $1,099,999. Great Buy! 0.35ac. w/waterview, paved road ...... $186k accommodations. $450,000 Upper Carolina middle tier great views.51 ac ... $385,000 WATERFRONT LAND with spectacular year round UPPER CAROLINA – 1 bd/1 bath cottage, w/Cert. of ESTATE CAROLINA – Upper Carolina w/driveway adj. lot avail. 5 ac ... $450,000 sunsets! Oversized downhill building site with gentle Occupancy, on lush 0.44 ac. lot. Reduced to $380,000. Lower Bordeaux, beautiful BVI views, paved rd ...... $199k slope. Views from St. Croix to Thatch Cay. 0.71 acres, Expansive Views, dual building sites, .75 ac ..... $459,900 BORDEAUX – Force 10 system home has 3 bd/ 2 baths, Ironwood Rd, great Coral Bay views, house plans ...... $360k $995,000 Mill Vista, small apartment w/ plans .52 ac ...... $499,000 lg. covered porch, water view, ½ acre w/gentle slope, room Upper Carolina, great views! 0.506 acre ...... $395k NEWLY PAVED ESTATE BETHANY Enjoy breezes, Ajax Peak, Stunning STT Views .504 ac...... $540,000 for expansion. $760,000. Spectacular views, high on Bordeaux ...... $599k VIRGIN GRAND ESTATES - Seller financing with CHOCOLATE HOLE .5 acre site with beautiful ocean privacy, lush vegetation & water views of the South just 10% down, no payments for 6 months, then make views for $409,000. Upper Carolina, two lots 1.00 ac w/ driveway ... $895,000 interest only payments for 30 months at 7%! Gated R-4 ZONING! Turn key opportunity for Cruz Bay CONDOS community of multi-million dollar homes, offering fabulous preconstruction condos. Plans included. Views of LAVENDER HILL! Fabulous unit in excellent condition on middle level; stunning views of Pillsbury Sound to views of the Caribbean Sea. Located above the Westin Caribbean Sea, Little St James and outer islands. STT, wrap around decks, new kitchen & a/c. Newly redecorated and strong rental program $875,000 Hotel, subdivision amenities include native stone walls, Reduced to $795,000. GALLOWS POINT CONDOMINIUMS! ST. JOHN'S ONLY OCEANFRONT CONDOS! 2 Upper floor loft units stamped concrete roads, & underground utilities. Prices HARD LABOR! Walk to the beach or Miss Lucy's available in this one of a kind complex. Excellent rental program, ocean and harbor views, tastefully appointed start at $449,000. Restaurant via deeded beach easement! Moderately and fully air-conditioned. $980,000 and $1,275,000. HANSEN BAY 200' of usable beach front! Fabulous sloped .25 acre parcel with subtle breezes and beautiful COMMERCIAL views & breezes, private and secluded location! views of Friis Bay and beyond. Reduced to $375,000. DELI GROTTO! Consistent sales growth of this three year old Deli and internet cafe located in prime Driveway cut to access beach. $820,000 commercial space. Catering to tourist & residents alike, Deli Grotto offers baked goods, smoothies, cold beer, extensive breakfast & lunch menu w/sandwiches, salads, pastries & ice cream available to eat in the a/c, on the outside terrace or take out. $475,000 MARINA MARKET SITE, zoned B-2! This one of a kind commercial real estate consists of 4829 ± sq.ft. and features a 2,999 sq. ft. building and adjacent parking area. Bordering the busy south shore road, this is a choice location and convenient to Cruz Bay Town. An excellent potential income producer with tremendous possibilities for a variety of business uses. NOW $995,000. Exclusively Listed Preferred Properties “L’AUTRE MONDE” Exquisitely PRIVATE 5 AC. BEACHFRONT custom designed with 2 pools, (5x3) “LIME TREE BAY” 490’ luxurious shoreline master & 6 on Round additional Bay. White b d r m s , sand beach p l u s plus private cove with soaring CATHERINEBERG’S “MANGO BAY” ceilings, “pocket” has amazing north shore views, beach. extensive total privacy! 1+ lush acre (fruit trees CATHERINEBERG (5X5) “CONTENTMENT” Fabulous stone work, exotic African Adjacent 4 BEACHFRONT (4X4) “HARBOUR & exotic orchids), stone showers, “CINNAMON RIDGE” 1+ private Contant villa, 6 bdrms, 6.5 baths, VIEW” new 1 ac. estate on Great slate floors, custom mahogany acres also fireplace, brick pool terrace, new acre, borders National Park; designer detail and furnishings!!! Cruz Bay harbor. Boat & swim at cabinetry. Walk to beach & dinghy available. kitchen,4 A/C BRs, gated w/carport. stunning north shore views, pool $4,995,000. Spectacular views to St. Thomas. Westin Resort. $3,700,000 Price dock. $8,400,000. Exquisite Charm! $5,950,000. & spa $5,250,000. $4,200,000. reduced! Exclusively Listed Homes BORDEAUX MTN. (5x4) STUNNING VIEWS! “VILLA SIBELLA” Beautiful new 5 bedroom villa UPPER CHOCOLATE COLORFUL Charming, gated .5 ac. estate; spa, fireplace, poolside in Virgin Grand Estates! Spacious rooms with HOLE GEM! Masonry FISH BAY kitchen, ultimate privacy. $3,450,000. top of the line amenities. Views, pool, privacy! 3 BR 3.5 BA home, RETREAT! Immaculate 3 RENDEZVOUS BAY (5x5) “VISTAERO” breathtaking $2,200,000. pool, private lower bedroom / 3 bath views, huge pool & spa, fabulous villa or residence! “VILLA FAR NIENTE”, New construction in BR w/separate home, borders prestigious Point Rendezvous is ready for you to entry, large room for $3,000,000 Price reduced! National Park, customize. Great views and artistic landscaping. addl. BR, excellent WATERFRONT (3x3) “LA DOLCE VITA” with views of Fish $2,100,000. rental potential. boat mooring. 376 ft. shoreline. W-1 zoning allows Bay & Ditleff Pt. $1,390,000. commercial uses $2,995,000. “SEACAY VILLA”, pool villa has unobstructed, $795,000. “SEAVIEW” vacation villa. Charming 4 bdrm, panoramic ocean views and good short term rental INCREDIBLE FISH BAY VALUE! 4 bed/2 bath home with “ G R E A T masonry home in excellent condition with large pool history. Short drive to Cruz Bay. $1,995,000. huge panoramic views and quiet location. $750,000. EXPECTATIONS” in convenient Chocolate Hole. $1,395,000. (7x71/2) 1 ac., NEW CONSTRUCTION - CHOCOLATE HOLE totally “ SANCTUARY “SEABISCUIT” (2x2) Caribbean style, masonry, tennis, 2 homes, charming, 2x2 with private gated courtyard, large GARDEN” Serene panoramic views, pool & hot tub. Immaculate, above pool, planters & columns, arched doors and windows, well-built home pools, spas, Coral Harbour. $1,150,000. walk to beaches. island stone showers, a/c, hi tech kitchen, etc. with 2 units, lovely $1,695,000. , adorable Caribbean style Impressive rental. “SAGO COTTAGE” pool, gardens & masonry cottage with wonderful down island views $2,495,000. “COCONUTS” 3X3 GIFFT HILL VILLA, impressive expansive decks views with awesome sunsets & St. Thomas lights. and great rental history. $1,100,000. in this quiet, “POINCIANA” Caribbean style. $1,499,999. “CASA NITA” private location. 1.24 acres PRICE REDUCED “WINDWARDSIDE 3 bed/3 bath b e a c h f r o n t $725,000. COTTAGES”; super St. Quacco on Hart Bay. villa with privacy highlights “CAROLINA FIXER-UPPER” – Two bedroom family 3 bedroom spacious & these two charming home plus separatel studio rental downstairs. View beach house light rooms, big masonry cottages. to Tortola. $415,000. with spa, views views to BVI. Hot tubs, bricked and breezes. $1,050,000. courtyards and OWN A MONTH (OR MORE) in a 3 or 4 bedroom $2,495,000. wonderful décor TRADE HOME FOR LAND PLUS $$ – GIFFT HILL luxury home. Magnificent views and sunsets from 3 homes with all amenities, pools w/ CHOCOLATE HOLE NORTH (5x5) “SOLARIS” make this a very Delightful 3 bedroom income producing masonry home with pool and privacy. Beautiful water views to St. Thomas! waterfalls and spas. Deeded home ownerships Spectacular views of 5 bays. 60’ lap pool, courtyard, special offering. from $79,000. and great amenities. $2,400,000. $1,400,000. Extensive exotic landscaping. TRADE or $999,000. Exclusively Listed Land Condos & Timeshares

WATERFRONT EXCEPTIONAL PASTORY- 1 bedrm condo, great AZURE SKIES OVER THE views, close to town, quiet neighborhood. Turn key. Dreekets Bay Estates, 2.5 acres, beachfront, BVI views, breezes, quality roads $2,500,000 CRYSTAL SEA will entice you Boatman Point, 1.2 ac, 5 bdrm house plans, cliff front $1,875,000 to build your dream home $529,000. Boatman Point, .70 acre, 175 ft of east facing shoreline. $1,575,000 on this Upper Peter Bay lot. “RAINBOW’S END” Battery Hill condo, 2 bedrms, Lovango Cay, A Slice of Heaven, .75 acre $899,000 Deeded beach access a white poolside, close to town. Priced to Sell! $625,000. sandy beach! $3,200,000. Lovango Cay, waterfront parcel, .65 acre $635,000 BEACHFRONT “GRANDE BAY” RESORT Condos ESTATE CAROLINA “CLIFFVIEW ESTATES” IN FISH BAY Seven parcels in new under construction, overlooking Cruz Bay Harbor. Upper Carolina, .5 acre, Sunrise, Coral Bay Harbor views $495,000 subdivision offer exciting views and adjacent to National Park. Walk to town & restaurants. 2 bdrm $895,000; 3 Sugar Apple West, .5 acre, waterviews, easy build $349,900 Underground utility access and paved roads. From .5 - .91 acre, bdrm $1,100,000 (Seller/Broker) Bordeaux Mountain BVI view, down hill build 0.537 acre. $345,000 $299,000- $795,000 “GALLOWS POINT” 3 OCEAN FRONT units (2- Bordeaux Mtn, water views, .5 ac downhill build $239,000 “VIRGIN GRAND ESTATES” Gated community featuring upper & 1-lower) ea. w/ deck/patio, walk to town Lower Bordeaux Mt, .27 acre, approved plans & cistern $208,000 underground utilities, paved roads, & gorgeous sweeping views. $1,400,000, $1,275,000 & $1,200,000. Five fabulous lots ranging from $469,000 to $785,000. Bonus Villa Use, Seagrape Hill, dual water view, 0.387 acre $177,500 “ESTATE CONCORDIA PRESERVE” – Premier location, with CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY WEEKS ON ST. ENDLESS VIEWS ACROSS THE WATERS from these three premiere lots in Upper Peter Bay. extraordinary water views, some border National Park -some are JOHN every year at the Westin Vacation Club! This gated community is in the midst of Nat’l Park land, beaches & deeded beach access. waterfront! From .78 acre to 3 acres. Inventory available in many unit sizes. These “UPPER MONTE BAY ESTATES” – SPECTACULAR, PRIVATE SOUTH SHORE LOTS WITH 7 parcels priced from $550,000. platinum++timeframes have great trade potential PRISTINE VIEWS. Low density subdivision with 7 large parcels, paved road, stone walls & “DREEKETS BAY ESTATES” boasts and rental options! underground utilities; above Rendezvous Bay. $1,000,000 to 1,400,000. spectacular BVI views, quality paved BEAUTIFUL LOTS ON QUIET EAST END in the original Hansen Bay subdivision, Dreekets Bay roads, undergrnd. utilities, stone and Privateer Bay, with pristine views & lovely beaches listed from $285,000 - $900,000. wall & planters, common beach. Just 8 minutes from Coral Bay. 12 parcels priced from $450,000. Development Opportunity “CANEEL HILL” CHOCOLATE HOLE – Tropical SELLER FINANCING PRIVATEER BAY – Enjoy breezes and delightful south shore “GALLOWS SEAVIEW” quiet East End’s Privateer is a very private views! Two parcels just over a half (2x2) .58 ac. R-4 & residential acre each. $399,000. Bay on this over-sized W-1 zoning allows community just parcel has dramatic rock multifamily dwellings minutes from Cruz FISH BAY - Two Great parcels - one formations, a waterfall and with improvements & active plans & commercial uses. Bay with beautiful water views to St. Thomas. The gentle grade and easy access make panoramic views of the and one with great views & end of Spectacular views. these 3 parcels very desirable, easily buildable homesites. Total 1.78 acres $700,000. BVI. $625,000 road privacy. $375,000 - $385,000. Walk to beach & town.

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